Typing “how r u” is not a smart way to save time. It signals that the receiver isn’t worth your time.
8 studies: When we use text abbreviations, others are less responsive. Shortcuts seem insincere, reducing their interest in engaging.
In relationships, a little effort goes a long way.
My new favorite word: sonder.
It's the profound awareness that every person you encounter has experienced a lifetime of hopes, fears, loves, and heartaches that you'll never know.
Each moment of sonder is a reminder to appreciate how little we truly grasp about others' lives.
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Thrilled to share some news! 🎉🎉 I'll be speaking at Deshpande Symposium 2024 on Jun 12 - 14, 2024. I would love to see you there! - via #Whova Event Platform
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No matter what someone does for a living, as long as it’s legitimate, pls respect them. The world is symbiotic & we must stop seeing ourselves as being superior to others. Even the King depends on the cleaner for something. And we are all equal before God. Respect! Love! Empathy!