Reposted by @harbourdiscourse.bsky.social
I harp on this all the time, but there is so much peer reviewed solid evidence that we benefit from small talk with strangers, knowing our neighbours, chatting with our baristas, etc.
And I believe that our shift away from that stuff is at the root of all our antisocial behaviour right now.
theglobeandmail.com
How to talk to a stranger and make friends
Talking to strangers is good for us, and a growing number of places have started campaigns, events and programs to kickstart those conversations