The city social code is unwritten, but, like most rules, it serves a purpose.
that, while it’s very important to maintain mental health in an urban setting — which could mean using your earbuds to block out noise — shallow relationships are important,” Ellard says. “They’re something you’re losing if you’re plugged into your headphones,” he continues. You’re missing the casual nod or greeting from someone you recognize, say a barista who might remember you and your latte order.
I’ve always said hello to him, but when I ditched my headphones for a week, I made more of an effort to chat with him. I officially introduced myself, and now we have nice morning chats about the weather and our weekends. Sometimes we high five as I walk past him to the elevator, and it’s an added dose of positivity to every commute.
Although I’m going to continue to unapologetically dissociate as I walk around New York after this experience, I’ll always make more time to interact with and say hello to the people I see daily who might seem like strangers, but aren’t at all. In the midst of the catcalls and broken humanity that make up the city, I’ll look for the bright spots. As Silvershein put it: I’ll be open to the daisies, and ignore the dog shit.
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