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fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Do You Know What I Know?

Walking through the Long Island Railroad concourse, my son was perplexed by the close proximity of three chicken-themed restaurants-Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane's, and Pollo Campero-and by the fact that a shop called Gotham News mainly seemed to sell candy and bottled water. He also wanted to know why some people, as they strolled or waited, drank out of cans in brown paper bags. "Why do they use those bags?" he asked.
Psychology
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who should you smile at in the street? Here are my rules from dogs to babies | Zoe Williams

Smiles serve as selective social signals tied to perceived shared identity, actions, authority, vulnerability, or contribution rather than universal friendliness.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Readers reply: Why is winking considered cheeky?

Winking signals varied meanings—impudence, flirtation, mischief, support, or ironic understanding—its interpretation depends on context, intent, and audience awareness.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why fear the tote bag-wielding, matcha-drinking performative male'? At least he makes an effort | Rachel Connolly

Some men adopt a curated 'woke' feminist aesthetic as performance to appear attractive, prioritizing appearance over genuine beliefs.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why does the Maga elite love conspicuous cosmetic surgery? | Arwa Mahdawi

MAGA-aligned figures and supporters increasingly adopt exaggerated, surgically altered 'Mar-a-Lago' faces as conspicuous signals of wealth and in-group belonging.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Thanks for Nothing: The Twisted Art of Sarcasm

Sarcasm is a complex social signaling mechanism that relies on tone, context, and delivery, affecting relationships positively or negatively.
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