Source: https:\/\/magnetofsuccess.com\/no-contact-rule-does-not-work\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nshared by: Nugroho J. Setiadi, PhD\r\n\r\nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nugroho-j-setiadi-8b9b0116\/<\/a>\r\nGoogle citation index: https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=7kvetHUAAAAJ#%21<\/a><\/pre>\n
| On an average day, we interact between 11 and 16 times with casual acquaintances \u2014 think your favorite barista or the colleague that you always see at the microwave in the break room. Now that we live in an era of social distancing, these once-common interactions have disappeared, and we no longer have physical reminders that we are part of a wider social network. Reaching out to show someone that you\u2019re thinking of them will make you both feel a bit closer during this challenging time. First, think of the right way to reach out \u2014 is it a text, a phone call, an email, a Facebook message? What will put the least amount of pressure on the recipient? If you don\u2019t get a response, don\u2019t take it personally. Think about this interaction as similar to smiling at a colleague in the hallway: Sometimes you might stop and chat, and sometimes you might not. Instead of expecting a reply, enjoy the knowledge that your message is likely to deliver a little hit of happiness for the recipient. Set an expectation for a short and simple conversation \u2014 it will help avoid the feeling that socializing is another item on your to-do list. And if you do end up talking, share something about yourself \u2014 maybe a photo of your pet or child doing something funny \u2014 to help build positive rapport. It may feel awkward at first, but reaching out to an acquaintance will create a spark of joy for both of you while you\u2019re out of each other\u2019s sight.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| This tip is adapted from\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWhy You Miss Those Casual Friends So Much<\/a>,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0by Gillian Sandstrom and Ashley Whillans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n |