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my favorite thing to do is say "hi, _name_" to my students when they walk into my discussion section! they always seem a little surprised, and it reminded me that that personal connection/moment of being known matters. want to make a point of doing it in everyday life to friends too 🩷
Oct 22, 2024
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when you guys don’t know each other that well, or maybe have only met between one and five times.
It shows them you’re awake, alert and oriented, and know who they are! Then maybe they’ll ask for your name if they forgot it too.
Feb 28, 2024
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especially people you see frequently in the ordinariness of your days.
Feb 23, 2024
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making an effort to remember someone’s name upon first meeting says a lot about one’s character & interpersonal skills !
(it often makes the other person feel good & Seen ~)
it seems insignificant, but meeting new people and remembering their names is truly so special.
if we have the privilege to grow old, this will be something we won’t get to experience as often, due to less interactions with strangers & a declining memory.
in a day & age with so much noise and thoughts and distractions, remembering another human’s name seems like the least we can do to help sustain connection and humanity.
Feb 16, 2024
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love treating my shelves like an indie bookstore! the owner has fantastic taste and everything’s free
Mar 3, 2024
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being sincere is in, thinking you’re always the most interesting person in the room is OUT.
take the opportunity to learn from this random human you have crossed paths with at the function. make a big impact with a little, casual convo. what are they into? how did they get into their line of work? what did they eat that day? what is their biggest fear? (lol) small talk is only shallow if you let it be.
tell someone working in a super busy place that they’re doing great and you hope they get a breather soon. compliment an outfit you like when you see it. tell someone when you notice their beautiful smile. quick interactions =/= insignificant
Mar 4, 2024
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very satisfying to prolong the life of things in a world where not very many things are made to last. just applied renovating cream to my blundstones. cleaning my car, sewing up holes or tears in clothing, trimming the wicks of candles, and using slip-on covers for old books fall into this category too
Mar 11, 2024