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4 days ago

Gen Z Often Skips This 1 "Polite" Behavior, And It Has Older Generations Fuming

"Historically, small talk has been a ritualized form of diplomacy," said Alison Blackler, a mind coach, author, and TEDx speaker. "It allows people to signal civility, gauge each other's intentions, and maintain harmony in social groups."
Psychology
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Rayner warns 'economic insecurity' and immigration is having a 'profound impact on society' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Economic insecurity and immigration profoundly impact communities; a government plan aims to improve social cohesion and invest in deprived areas.
#polarization
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

UK a powder keg' of social tensions a year on from summer riots, report warns

Social tensions in the UK are growing, with a lack of interaction among diverse backgrounds increasing the risk of unrest.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on social cohesion: too many of us are still bowling alone' | Editorial

Rising social disconnection and distrust are threatening community cohesion in both the US and the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on social cohesion: too many of us are still bowling alone' | Editorial

Rising social disconnection and distrust are threatening community cohesion in both the US and the UK.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New corruption scandal, same old story? Why Spanish politics keeps failing to clean up its act | Maria Ramirez

Corruption undermines society's trust in leadership and political institutions, requiring a decisive response to restore faith in governance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The least integrated' part of British society isn't the immigrants it's the elite | Andy Beckett

Research by More in Common indicated that 44% of Britons sometimes feel like strangers to those around them, reflecting a deep societal segmentation.
UK politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Paying Your Taxes Used to Be Patriotic

"Paying taxes was regarded as a patriotic duty. Paying taxes to beat the Axis! became a rallying cry during World War II, uniting Americans through their financial contributions."
Right-wing politics
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