Same goes for the person sitting next to you on a flight, train or bus. Might as well know who’s sharing space with you and learning a thing or two about them. That person could wind up teaching you something about yourself, too. Plus, you may just connect with someone that could change your life.
I do this. So far, they haven’t called the guys with the straight jacket, but I certainly do get some interesting looks. Thing is I don’t care.
Rights of passage that come with aging.
You never get too old to teach.
I love this advice. As a parent of young kids (7 and 9) I encourage this behaviour at every opportunity; I’d love to hear your advice Scott on how to “keep this going” as they become teens and (hopefully don’t) stop listening to me.
Grown-ups can use this advice, too!
But yes, younger people have had "social" media foisted on them and they were raised to be afraid of "strangers" and the outdoors.
Those who grow up today who learn to be social, funny, kind, and form new connections will be seen as super heroes within their communities.
As AI continues to advance, the value of social skills compared to intelligence will skyrocket.
AVERAGE AMERICAN LIFE EXPECTANCY=77
Maxine Waters=86
Rose DeLoro=81
Gerry Connolly=75, has Cancer
Richard Neil=75
Frank Pallone=73
BIDEN👉Ran AGAINST his word, ran 2X
RBG👉Didn't retire in time, F'D us over
If it's sincere, and it's never hard to find something if you look, compliment people. "You have a wonderful smile." "I love your ring, earrings, glasses, shoes." "You remind me of my friend, favorite Uncle, Sister." It's so easy, and it adds good to your day and to another person's day too.
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Isolation is usually a bad thing for most people.
Rights of passage that come with aging.
You never get too old to teach.
But yes, younger people have had "social" media foisted on them and they were raised to be afraid of "strangers" and the outdoors.
As AI continues to advance, the value of social skills compared to intelligence will skyrocket.
AVERAGE AMERICAN LIFE EXPECTANCY=77
Maxine Waters=86
Rose DeLoro=81
Gerry Connolly=75, has Cancer
Richard Neil=75
Frank Pallone=73
BIDEN👉Ran AGAINST his word, ran 2X
RBG👉Didn't retire in time, F'D us over
Yet...AOC, Maxwell Frost passed over...
WTF, DEMS???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEiV0VV6CKA
The only downside is that it’s hard to teach your kids not to talk to strangers. #butyoudoitallthetimemom