Why are you sooooo lazy? Actually, it's because you're built for it. You're only here because your ancestors were great at doing as little as possible and eating everything in sight.
The last few shoutouts this week have me thinking about how much of who we are socially is learned when we're young and seeking the attention of our caregivers (or possibly avoiding their attention?). So much to unpack. I'm really grateful to you all for the wonderful conversation this week.
The fear/loathing of small talk comes up a lot with people who don't like social gatherings. Walking into a room, knowing no-one, and dreading having to chit chat. Many of you said that when you can be curious about others and get them talking, it at least takes the edge off.
Reading through the many comments from Monday, I'm struck by the fact that most of us don't fit neatly into the idea of INTROVERT or EXTROVERT. There are introverts who love meeting new people but feel shy. Extroverts who get worn out having to be "on" all the time, and everything in between.