Susan Cain’s book “Quiet” is brilliant at explaining that 1. Introverts are valuable and there’s nothing “wrong” with them and 2. They don’t have to let the label define or restrict them — anyone can learn to improve their social skills. We’re all on a spectrum anyway

It’s a challenge to avoid letting an identity or label (even a “positive” one) become restrictive. Huge issue in parenting. And US culture is heavily prejudiced against introverts.

There’s also research showing that these small positive interactions with strangers are really good for our emotional health journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Solid, insightful thread. I’d add that greeting rituals are even more elaborate and important in other cultures. In France if you enter a shop you’re expected to start your transaction with “Bonjour Madame/Monsieur/Mademoiselle” and wait for their reply.

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