Building many weak connections helps a person feel part of a group. These connections are easy to make. They do not require a strong relationship.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
Building many weak connections helps a person feel part of a group.
These connections are easy to make. They do not require a strong relationship.
Making many small connections is easy. A person does not need to become best friends with everyone. These small connections are called 'weak ties'. A weak tie is a simple, friendly hello. It makes a person feel noticed. It helps a person feel connected to others.
A student moves to a new city. The student does not know anyone. The student learns the names of classmates. The student says hello to neighbors. The student recognizes people in the local coffee shop. These small greetings make the student feel more at home.
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Building many weak connections helps a person feel part of a group. These connections are easy to make. They do not require a strong relationship.