Small talk in the U.S. 2 types
-build relationships
-acknowledge the humanity in one another.

I comment on the weather to the woman at the grocery as if to say "I see you".

But the value system in so many other countries is different- privacy over recognition.

Do you want to be seen?

The beginning of a new social media account.

The thrill and fear of crafting a new identity, deciding what to share, and staring ominously at a blank page. Oh well, might as well dive in and try.

They say showing up is half the battle, so here we go. Step #1.