How to Connect with Strangers

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DailyGood News That Inspires Jun 24, 2025

"Loneliness is proof that your innate search for connection is intact." — Martha Beck

How to Connect with Strangers In our hyper-connected world, genuine human connections are at risk of disappearing amidst the sea of earbuds and glowing screens. Linda R. Tropp, a professor of social psychology at University of Massachsetts, Amherst, highlights a crisis of social connection where more Americans feel isolated than ever before, and points at possible anecdotes: by engaging in acts of 'psychological generosity,' like making eye contact or smiling at strangers, we can rebuild our community bonds. "Small gestures... can foster feelings of connection by signaling that our existence matters," describes Tropp. These simple actions don't just brighten someone else's day; they can also enhance our own sense of belonging and community. READ FULL STORY Be The Change Turn off your phone for an hour and make an effort to engage with those around you, whether through a simple smile or a friendly greeting.

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