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Culture, Wholesome

A phone-free Friday night social where people read or nap, then do puzzles and art? Sign me up.

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Bryce Dallas Howard reconnects with high-school English teacher who helped her discover what she was capable of.

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Culture, Wholesome

For 10 years, social anxiety kept us from meeting our neighbors. One afternoon changed everything.

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Culture, Generations

Gen Z’s ‘Western Revival’: Why line dancing, rodeos, and honky-tonks are exploding in cities like NYC and Atlanta

Kat Hong

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People Skills, Science

Worried you’re boring? 5 conversation tricks that can make you more fun to talk to.

Annie Reneau

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Internet, Pop Culture

Why chasing 1,000 rejections might be the key to your biggest dreams

Kat Hong

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Community, Joy

People share their ‘unconventional’ New Year’s Eve traditions, from snacks to resolution styles

Ryan Reed

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Community, Joy, Popular

Etiquette expert shares 5 small talk hacks to make the most awkward person feel confident

Tod Perry

7/5/2025
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Community, Joy, Popular

Guy shares the 11 techniques that helped him completely overcome his social awkwardness

Emily Shiffer

6/28/2025
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Community, Joy, Popular

How people who hate small talk can learn to enjoy it with a few simple tweaks

Annie Reneau

5/13/2025
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Health, Mental Health

Doctors swear that swearing is good for you: how a potty mouth can make you healthier

Kat Hong

5/9/2025
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Friendship, Joy, Popular

Harvard expert’s 5-3-1 rule is the key to a healthy social life

Tod Perry

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Community, Joy, Popular

15 conversation prompts to connect on a deeper level without making it weird

Annie Reneau

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Communication coach shares 7 ways to get out of a conversation without being awkward or rude

Annie Reneau

11/6/2024
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Community, Joy

Someone accidentally started a ‘silent book club’ and introverts are giddy over the idea

Annie Reneau

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Education, Learning, Popular

Correcting these 7 body language mistakes could make you instantly more likeable

Annie Reneau

10/10/2023

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