#social-interaction — Public Fediverse posts

shopper *hangs up* *takes receipt*

me: i'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop....

I proceeded to tell her what I'd heard from the machine & then from her. First instant, she was perplexed -- then she laughed & said, "I did do that!" I said it was great. She laughed some more, then wished me a good day. I wished her the same, and she walked out of the store smiling.

It's these little moments, y'know?

#ItsTheLittleThings
#humans
#HumansHumaningTogether
#SocialInteraction
#laughter
#smiles

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🚨 Breaking News: 🚨 Behold the ultimate guide for turning every social interaction into a confusing, isolating mess! 🤡 Just assume everyone's out to get you, never question your paranoid assumptions, and whatever you do, DO NOT display any knowledge—because ignorance is strength! 😂
https://nate.leaflet.pub/3mk4xkaxobc2p #BreakingNews #SocialInteraction #Paranoia #IgnoranceIsStrength #Humor #HackerNews #ngated

Curious to learn how to study real interactions in large groups but missed our Hyperscanning Summer School? 

In this session, David Zijderveld walks us through:
🟡 What makes Brite Ultra the hyperscanning fNIRS device
🔵 How it enables seamless large-group measurements
🟡 What this means for the future of social neuroscience

🔗 Catch up anytime and see large-scale hyperscanning in action:

https://zurl.co/FGlKY

#Hyperscanning #fNIRS #BriteUltra #Artinis #Neuroscience #SocialInteraction

🤖💬 Oh, Ashley Rolfmore is back to remind us that humans should communicate like, well, humans. Apparently, engineers have transformed social interaction into a "framework" because words like "talk" are too aggressive. 😂 Next up: reinventing "eye contact" as "visual interfacing protocol." 🥴
https://ashley.rolfmore.com/stop-trying-to-engineer-your-way-out-of-listening-to-people/ #humanscommunicate #socialinteraction #engineeringhumor #communicationframework #eyecontact #HackerNews #ngated

📚 Oh, the horror! #Writers need social interaction? Who knew! 🙄 Virginia Woolf's iconic space and financial freedom for women to write is *so* passé now that we remember human contact is a thing. Next up: rediscovering fire! 🔥
https://newrepublic.com/article/206731/loneliness-room-one-virginia-woolf-hold-up #SocialInteraction #VirginiaWoolf #Creativity #RediscoveringFire #HackerNews #ngated

We asked people what they enjoy that other people don’t understand. One answer ruled them all.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/what-people-enjoy-that-others-do-not-understand-ex1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-people-enjoy-that-others-do-not-understand-ex1

How to talk to anyone and why you should

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/24/stranger-secret-how-to-talk-to-anyone-why-you-should

#HackerNews #HowToTalkToAnyone #Communication #Skills #SocialInteraction #Networking #Tips #LifeAdvice

🎭 The Guardian has graced us with a riveting guide on talking to strangers, because apparently, humans forgot how to do that. 😱 With all the finesse of a socialite at a tech convention, it's packed with insights like "try speaking" and "don't drool." 🙄 #Groundbreaking
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/24/stranger-secret-how-to-talk-to-anyone-why-you-should #talkingtoStrangers #socialskills #communication #tips #socialinteraction #humanconnection #HackerNews #ngated

»#Socialinteraction shapes and boosts #secondlanguagelearning: #virtualreality can show us how.« https://www.nature.com/articles/s41539-025-00381-8?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Philosophy expert shares Aristotle's simple way to know if you have a 'great mind'

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/philosophy-expert-shares-aristotle-s-simple-way-to-know-if-you-have-a-great-mind

I'm rereading this one at the moment. I first read it some 15-20 years ago, when it helped me form the basis of understanding social interaction, long before I knew that I am autistic.
It was first published in the 1960's, and for the first time, made psychological concepts accessible to an average reader. Many words that were coined in this book went on to became a part of social consciousness, and are still used in phrases today.
It helped me understand that interactions are transactional, and come with expected outcomes, but also mostly operating unconsciously and systematically.
It goes on to break down interactions, or "games", that are common between different ego states, and it all still all holds up today.

#AmReading #psychology #humanbehavior #autism #actuallyautistic #socialinteraction

Ah, the bygone era when computer magazines roamed the Earth like tech-savvy dinosaurs! 📚🦖 The author fondly recalls the thrilling days of hugging his mail like a long-lost lover while ignoring the basic tenets of social interaction. Meanwhile, he's hoarding enough paper to single-handedly deforest a small country. 🌳🚫
https://www.goto10retro.com/p/when-computer-magazines-were-everywhere #nostalgia #technology #magazine #memories #socialinteraction #paperhoarding #HackerNews #ngated

Istanbul Conversations

Two friends chatting on a street in Istanbul.

#a8ctravel #casualMeeting #cityLife #culturalMoment #friendship #Istanbul #IstanbulStreets #Photo #Photography #restaurantSteps #socialInteraction #socialSpaces #streetConversation #StreetPhotography #Turkey #TurkishCulture #TurkishMen #urbanLife

A new #study by Common Sense Media found that 72% of #US #teens have used #AI companions, with 52% being regular users. The study, conducted in April and May 2025, highlights the appeal of AI #chatbots for #personalconversations, with teens using them for #entertainment, #advice, and #socialinteraction. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/21/72-of-u-s-teens-have-used-ai-companions-study-finds/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

The Social Side of Shopping

When you’ve been to the shops, it’s nice to sit down with a friend for a chat.

#BlackAndWhite #candidPhotography #Community #conversation #Cork #everydayLife #friendship #humanConnection #Ireland #laughter #leisureTime #PaulStreet #pause #Photo #Photography #retailTherapy #shopping #socialInteraction #StreetPhotography

I was among #people for the last five hours. I need a break. Even watching the telly is too much #socialInteraction right now. 😵‍💫

A small device tracked older adults’ conversations—and revealed a hidden link to brain health

https://www.psypost.org/a-small-device-tracked-older-adults-conversations-and-revealed-a-hidden-link-to-brain-health/

#health #psychology #neuroscience #cognitivescience #brainscience #brain #mind #mentalhealth #aging #speech #socialinteraction