This article did a great job in mentioning the importance of social interaction. Not only being in a social environment but being heard as well. This was a key point I took away because you truly can feel lonely in a room full of people. With this, I can better understand how we must be intentional with our social interactions, looking to become happier and more fulfilled.
I agree with your point " you can still feel lonely in a room full of people", this happens more often than not. The worst part is, it happens everywhere. This article is important and the world should take the time to read it.
I totally agree with what you are saying Joy. I think that you don't need to be in a room full of friends but only with a few of your very close friends.
I like how the post emphasizes the value of genuine human connection and feeling heard. It serves as a helpful reminder that loneliness can linger in a crowded space as well as when one is alone in a social setting. It's critical that we intentionally engage in social relationships, as you noted in your insight. Finding relationships that make us happy and fulfilled can have a big impact on how well we feel overall. It underlines the fact that both the amount and quality of our relationships matter.
Yes! I love your response, I believe it truly is important to make genuine and valuable connections with others. The impact social connection has on our physical and mental health attests to the importance of these human connections.
I agree with this statement, it is very easy to feel lonely. Putting ourselves in social environments and being open to starting new conversations can help.
I agree to what you said about being lonely in a room full of people. It is easy to do this in times of hurt and what not because it feels as if everyone, including you, is closed off to being social with practical strangers. Sometimes other people feel the exact same way and this opens the door to becoming social in these seemingly non-social situations.
agreed. and yet, sometimes the thing we need is a moment of delight, a break from the heavy stuff before returning to the heavy stuff. so much dancing between people to get that proper calibration of connection, intimacy, bursts of positivity, and shared vulnerability, among others.
I personally have felt lonely in a room full of people before. Starting a new class can be hard when you do not know anyone. Many times classes are filled with friends, and sometimes you are the odd one out. I find it hard to want to interact with a group of people if you are alone and have a shy personality.
I understand exactly how you feel, I feel like something that helps me with that is understanding that everyone is sharing one thing in common which one be taking that class so you can really start off many conversations and open yourself to others if you gain the courage and it will feel like a breath of fresh air when a simple interaction can go a long way.
I completely agree with your statement how it's easy to feel lonely in a room full of people especially starting a new class. I also struggle with interacting with new people because I am shy. I find it sometimes difficult to make initiative and start a conversation without feeling awkward. Thats why I find this article very interesting, once there is a social opening it's a great way to open up and not feel that loneliness anymore, all you have to do is actually interact with it.
Hi Mackenzie, I completely understand what it's like to feel lonely in a room full of people, more times than I would care to admit, its happened to me. I personally hate new classes, in general, even if I do find some friends in them. Its still so awkward on the first day with "icebreakers". Its so nerve wracking, and unnecessary in my opinion, but know I know its not just about learning about each other, but the social aspect of conversation. Having a shy personality is alright, I am the same way, which makes being social hard, but eventually it will get easier!
Mackenzie, I completely agree with you starting new classes or even a new job can be hard when people in those settings already know each other and are friends. A very normal setting and situation can become uncomfortable so quickly.
I agree Mackenzie, I’m a person that doesn’t even try to interact with other unless I’m told to do so by the professor.Majority of the time I’m just in an out of classes but in reality the student are really friendly and is will to interact.
I agree, it can often be difficult to create social interactions when you don't know people, especially in a classroom setting. Creating and accepting social interactions can play a positive role in developing these connections.
I totally agree with you. I am a very shy person who usually keeps to herself, and it is very hard to interact with someone you don't know very well. I feel like if we were to try to be more social and be put in more social interactions it could possibly help.
Mackenzie, it's this thought that motivated me to create really bizarre, short classroom interactions so that students never tire of each other and they can laugh at me and my absurdity together. Just lubricating that initial tough interaction to get things rolling.
What often makes it harder is the resting aloofness that people have - with an ear bud in or not.
Thanks for letting me relish this exchange. In an upcoming book I’ll be sharing my own battles with social anxiety. Similar in many ways like the situations you’ve described.
When I have any semblance of power such as the Professor I like to use meta comments to acknowledge the awkwardness of an upcoming social situation. And explain why I almost always end interactions early in class so that you have that curious craving for me. Lots of intentionality. I wish more teachers and managers had this other focused approach.
I enjoyed reading this article and the author's thought process of what exactly social interaction is and the effects it has on a person. When you went into vivid detail about loneliness I was intrigued. This is major topic that is continuously talked about in today's society that many can relate to. It is a feeling that some have that can often take a toll on a person's health physically and mentally.
This article emphasizes the importance of social openings. Making connections with others can be beneficial to those who are lonelier than others, but also for anyone.
I like how this article points out that being in company with other people simply does not fix a persons loneliness. You can feel alone in a room if you are disassociated with the people in it. It is the interaction with others that makes a person feel not lonely. I also like how the article pointed out that high listening skills are required for holding a conversation and social interaction with someone. You need to be engaged with the person, and show them that so they in turn are also attentive to the conversation.
This article was great and did well on explaining how being social can help with lonliness. For me, I do not mind being lonely or alone and I think it is due to trauma of being let down, having bad experiences when I have tried to be social with others, and feeling lonely in a room with others. However, I dont use any of those reasons as an excuse to be closed off.
I found this article very interesting, and it made me realize that I haven't been putting effort into being more social, so I feel like I'll make that a goal for myself.
This article was very interesting to read due to the fact that it is insane to read 1 in 3 Americans suffer from "serious loneliness". I believe it is important as humans to be able to have social interactions in order to establish relationships and connections that we desire. I enjoyed reading about the two different examples given especially the subway one because I have experienced that first hand.
It's interesting how social interactions are not only affect us now, but we needed to learn these skills while evolving. I think of how animals often interact with other creatures in their environment and have crucial their teamwork/ interactions are to one another.
I overall really liked how this article put emphasis on the difference between feeling lonely and being lonely. I do not think a lot of people think of the difference. For me, I am a very outgoing person who loves being in social settings, so it is sometimes hard for me to know how being lonely feels. This article did a good job of putting it into perspective for me. I also liked the emphasis on social invitation. It is such a good reminder of how making the initial initiation can completely change a person and how their day is going. People are made to need human interaction.
I agree with your statement on how "people are made to need human interaction"! Although, I have been on the other side and I am not very outgoing sometimes which makes social interactions a bit harder but its always important to remember that making that initial initiation can promote the well being of yourself and others.
I really liked this article. It highlighted the importance of social interactions and that it is a two way street. You cant always be the one giving if people don't reciprocate that same effort and enthusiasm. After reading this I can see that to be happier we must be intentional with our different interactions. Listen to others while adding something to the conversation as well.
I agree! This article served as a great reminder that being social is not one-sided. I am a very social and outgoing person, I do not expect people to reciprocate my energy all the time but I definitely enjoy it when people have the same energy that I do. It is hard to have a conversation with someone who is uninterested in connecting with others.
As many people have said, this article did an amazing job of sharing the importance of social interactions, i agree. It's hard to be social in a "non" social environment because of norms. For instance, on a subway, the norm is to keep to yourself. But, why? It's important to be social, it could save a life or make someone's day. I enjoyed reading this article because it shows that it is okay to be outside of the norms and talk to strangers.
Averi thank you for pointing out that the importance of being social. I like how you mentioned it could save a life or make someone's day. This is true and I have experienced this for myself!
I totally agree! Sometimes we as a society conform to these social norms when in reality its that that important. Who cares if you make a fool of yourself on the subway, you never know what could happen from it. Like you said no one ever truly knows what is going on in someone else life so going outside the box could potentially make someone's day brighter.
As a person who has struggled feeling at ease in many social situations I really enjoyed how this article seemed to understand that not all people adapt to a situation the same way. This article leads to infinite possibilities of actually implementation in daily life. You can choose to be bolder in a subway car or stop when a random person comes up to ask a question but on your own terms. Pushing your own boundary of loneliness or with myself content with being lonely- can open your world to a colorful display of music during a normal commute or a once in life time trip for bread but it can also be offering your perceptive on the chapter assigned in before class or actually saying yes to a lunch invite with people you kinda know. Every person's idea of extraordinary is extra special to them.
I am sorry to hear that you have struggles with feeling at ease in social interactions in the past. It is very hard for some people to be somewhat extroverted and have the social skills required to interact with complete strangers, or even people that you know. I do agree with you, this article presents many different ways to improve you skills with social interactions, and they are all explained thoroughly.
This article emphasizes the difference of being alone and feeling lonely. I think a lot of people forget that even if one is not alone in a room for example they can still feel lonely, and what changes that is personal connections or interactions with others.
Hey Gabriela, I didn't even think about the difference between the two. Being alone and feeling lonely are two very different feelings. For example I want to be alone as I am a little more introverted, however the feeling of being lonely is not something I want to feel.
What stood out to me in this article is the importance of a social invitation. Everyone has the ability to connect with others and initiate connection through the first step. Although, yes it is sometimes hard to make the first initiation- we see in the subway example how so many people were reached and effected by the band simply starting something. I think this was a great reminder for me to remind myself a social connection can start with me, but it will extend to the other person or group, and can make a big difference.
Hi Lily! I agree with the various points you made about social interaction and how hard it may seem to others. As a person like me I tend to struggle with being more social and have a hard time making friends. Your comment along with this article is a reminder to me that taking a chance to speaking with other can have a major on an individual
This article highlights the importance of social interactions. As a self centered individual I do find it to be easy to just be stuck in my room all day with no social interactions and i would be more vulnerable to feeling lonely. This could apply to every person I believe, the more we try to surround ourselves we can talk to about everything or care for can help you in small ways that people might not realize.
This article did a great job in mentioning the importance of social interaction. Not only being in a social environment but being heard as well. This was a key point I took away because you truly can feel lonely in a room full of people. With this, I can better understand how we must be intentional with our social interactions, looking to become happier and more fulfilled.
I agree, it's so easy to feel lonely even in a room full of people, it sucks when it's in a new place or class and everyone seems to be acquainted.
I agree with your point " you can still feel lonely in a room full of people", this happens more often than not. The worst part is, it happens everywhere. This article is important and the world should take the time to read it.
I totally agree with what you are saying Joy. I think that you don't need to be in a room full of friends but only with a few of your very close friends.
I like how the post emphasizes the value of genuine human connection and feeling heard. It serves as a helpful reminder that loneliness can linger in a crowded space as well as when one is alone in a social setting. It's critical that we intentionally engage in social relationships, as you noted in your insight. Finding relationships that make us happy and fulfilled can have a big impact on how well we feel overall. It underlines the fact that both the amount and quality of our relationships matter.
Yes! I love your response, I believe it truly is important to make genuine and valuable connections with others. The impact social connection has on our physical and mental health attests to the importance of these human connections.
I completely agree! I hope to show my future family the importance of community and social connection.
I agree with this statement, it is very easy to feel lonely. Putting ourselves in social environments and being open to starting new conversations can help.
I agree Joy, intentionality of being socially interactive it the key factor to ensuring that it is fruitful and actually having an impact on someone.
I agree to what you said about being lonely in a room full of people. It is easy to do this in times of hurt and what not because it feels as if everyone, including you, is closed off to being social with practical strangers. Sometimes other people feel the exact same way and this opens the door to becoming social in these seemingly non-social situations.
agreed. and yet, sometimes the thing we need is a moment of delight, a break from the heavy stuff before returning to the heavy stuff. so much dancing between people to get that proper calibration of connection, intimacy, bursts of positivity, and shared vulnerability, among others.
I personally have felt lonely in a room full of people before. Starting a new class can be hard when you do not know anyone. Many times classes are filled with friends, and sometimes you are the odd one out. I find it hard to want to interact with a group of people if you are alone and have a shy personality.
I agree and have been in that type of scenario before. It can be intimidating especially if the group seems to be close.
I understand exactly how you feel, I feel like something that helps me with that is understanding that everyone is sharing one thing in common which one be taking that class so you can really start off many conversations and open yourself to others if you gain the courage and it will feel like a breath of fresh air when a simple interaction can go a long way.
I completely agree with your statement how it's easy to feel lonely in a room full of people especially starting a new class. I also struggle with interacting with new people because I am shy. I find it sometimes difficult to make initiative and start a conversation without feeling awkward. Thats why I find this article very interesting, once there is a social opening it's a great way to open up and not feel that loneliness anymore, all you have to do is actually interact with it.
Hi Mackenzie, I completely understand what it's like to feel lonely in a room full of people, more times than I would care to admit, its happened to me. I personally hate new classes, in general, even if I do find some friends in them. Its still so awkward on the first day with "icebreakers". Its so nerve wracking, and unnecessary in my opinion, but know I know its not just about learning about each other, but the social aspect of conversation. Having a shy personality is alright, I am the same way, which makes being social hard, but eventually it will get easier!
Mackenzie, I completely agree with you starting new classes or even a new job can be hard when people in those settings already know each other and are friends. A very normal setting and situation can become uncomfortable so quickly.
I agree Mackenzie, I’m a person that doesn’t even try to interact with other unless I’m told to do so by the professor.Majority of the time I’m just in an out of classes but in reality the student are really friendly and is will to interact.
I agree, it can often be difficult to create social interactions when you don't know people, especially in a classroom setting. Creating and accepting social interactions can play a positive role in developing these connections.
From when I was younger I feel that my confidence has grown a little bit for when it comes to talking to people or being in front of a big crowd!
I totally agree with you. I am a very shy person who usually keeps to herself, and it is very hard to interact with someone you don't know very well. I feel like if we were to try to be more social and be put in more social interactions it could possibly help.
I totally agree! it is hard to interact with others if you don't know them especially if they have a hard time with interacting with others as well.
Mackenzie, it's this thought that motivated me to create really bizarre, short classroom interactions so that students never tire of each other and they can laugh at me and my absurdity together. Just lubricating that initial tough interaction to get things rolling.
What often makes it harder is the resting aloofness that people have - with an ear bud in or not.
And this is why I write. This pleases me, thank you.
Do send how you sent or responded to a social invitation.
Thanks for letting me relish this exchange. In an upcoming book I’ll be sharing my own battles with social anxiety. Similar in many ways like the situations you’ve described.
When I have any semblance of power such as the Professor I like to use meta comments to acknowledge the awkwardness of an upcoming social situation. And explain why I almost always end interactions early in class so that you have that curious craving for me. Lots of intentionality. I wish more teachers and managers had this other focused approach.
I enjoyed reading this article and the author's thought process of what exactly social interaction is and the effects it has on a person. When you went into vivid detail about loneliness I was intrigued. This is major topic that is continuously talked about in today's society that many can relate to. It is a feeling that some have that can often take a toll on a person's health physically and mentally.
This article emphasizes the importance of social openings. Making connections with others can be beneficial to those who are lonelier than others, but also for anyone.
I like how this article points out that being in company with other people simply does not fix a persons loneliness. You can feel alone in a room if you are disassociated with the people in it. It is the interaction with others that makes a person feel not lonely. I also like how the article pointed out that high listening skills are required for holding a conversation and social interaction with someone. You need to be engaged with the person, and show them that so they in turn are also attentive to the conversation.
This article was great and did well on explaining how being social can help with lonliness. For me, I do not mind being lonely or alone and I think it is due to trauma of being let down, having bad experiences when I have tried to be social with others, and feeling lonely in a room with others. However, I dont use any of those reasons as an excuse to be closed off.
I found this article very interesting, and it made me realize that I haven't been putting effort into being more social, so I feel like I'll make that a goal for myself.
This article was very interesting to read due to the fact that it is insane to read 1 in 3 Americans suffer from "serious loneliness". I believe it is important as humans to be able to have social interactions in order to establish relationships and connections that we desire. I enjoyed reading about the two different examples given especially the subway one because I have experienced that first hand.
It's interesting how social interactions are not only affect us now, but we needed to learn these skills while evolving. I think of how animals often interact with other creatures in their environment and have crucial their teamwork/ interactions are to one another.
I overall really liked how this article put emphasis on the difference between feeling lonely and being lonely. I do not think a lot of people think of the difference. For me, I am a very outgoing person who loves being in social settings, so it is sometimes hard for me to know how being lonely feels. This article did a good job of putting it into perspective for me. I also liked the emphasis on social invitation. It is such a good reminder of how making the initial initiation can completely change a person and how their day is going. People are made to need human interaction.
I agree with your statement on how "people are made to need human interaction"! Although, I have been on the other side and I am not very outgoing sometimes which makes social interactions a bit harder but its always important to remember that making that initial initiation can promote the well being of yourself and others.
I really liked this article. It highlighted the importance of social interactions and that it is a two way street. You cant always be the one giving if people don't reciprocate that same effort and enthusiasm. After reading this I can see that to be happier we must be intentional with our different interactions. Listen to others while adding something to the conversation as well.
I agree! This article served as a great reminder that being social is not one-sided. I am a very social and outgoing person, I do not expect people to reciprocate my energy all the time but I definitely enjoy it when people have the same energy that I do. It is hard to have a conversation with someone who is uninterested in connecting with others.
As many people have said, this article did an amazing job of sharing the importance of social interactions, i agree. It's hard to be social in a "non" social environment because of norms. For instance, on a subway, the norm is to keep to yourself. But, why? It's important to be social, it could save a life or make someone's day. I enjoyed reading this article because it shows that it is okay to be outside of the norms and talk to strangers.
Averi thank you for pointing out that the importance of being social. I like how you mentioned it could save a life or make someone's day. This is true and I have experienced this for myself!
I totally agree! Sometimes we as a society conform to these social norms when in reality its that that important. Who cares if you make a fool of yourself on the subway, you never know what could happen from it. Like you said no one ever truly knows what is going on in someone else life so going outside the box could potentially make someone's day brighter.
As a person who has struggled feeling at ease in many social situations I really enjoyed how this article seemed to understand that not all people adapt to a situation the same way. This article leads to infinite possibilities of actually implementation in daily life. You can choose to be bolder in a subway car or stop when a random person comes up to ask a question but on your own terms. Pushing your own boundary of loneliness or with myself content with being lonely- can open your world to a colorful display of music during a normal commute or a once in life time trip for bread but it can also be offering your perceptive on the chapter assigned in before class or actually saying yes to a lunch invite with people you kinda know. Every person's idea of extraordinary is extra special to them.
I am sorry to hear that you have struggles with feeling at ease in social interactions in the past. It is very hard for some people to be somewhat extroverted and have the social skills required to interact with complete strangers, or even people that you know. I do agree with you, this article presents many different ways to improve you skills with social interactions, and they are all explained thoroughly.
This article emphasizes the difference of being alone and feeling lonely. I think a lot of people forget that even if one is not alone in a room for example they can still feel lonely, and what changes that is personal connections or interactions with others.
Hey Gabriela, I didn't even think about the difference between the two. Being alone and feeling lonely are two very different feelings. For example I want to be alone as I am a little more introverted, however the feeling of being lonely is not something I want to feel.
What stood out to me in this article is the importance of a social invitation. Everyone has the ability to connect with others and initiate connection through the first step. Although, yes it is sometimes hard to make the first initiation- we see in the subway example how so many people were reached and effected by the band simply starting something. I think this was a great reminder for me to remind myself a social connection can start with me, but it will extend to the other person or group, and can make a big difference.
Hi Lily! I agree with the various points you made about social interaction and how hard it may seem to others. As a person like me I tend to struggle with being more social and have a hard time making friends. Your comment along with this article is a reminder to me that taking a chance to speaking with other can have a major on an individual
I agree with this because social interactions do not always have to start with other people, we can be the ones in these settings making a difference!
This article highlights the importance of social interactions. As a self centered individual I do find it to be easy to just be stuck in my room all day with no social interactions and i would be more vulnerable to feeling lonely. This could apply to every person I believe, the more we try to surround ourselves we can talk to about everything or care for can help you in small ways that people might not realize.