Amidst lockdowns and the need to physically distance, we’ve made the effort to maintain our connection to our closest circle of friends and family, even when we can’t see each other physically or as often as we like. But what about connections and conversations that we are missing out on, be it with a casual work acquaintance, the uncle at the local sundry shop, or the stranger at a cafe? We look at why these connections are important in our lives.



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Amidst lockdowns and the need to physically distance, we&rsquo;ve made the effort to maintain our connection to our closest circle of friends and family, even when we can&rsquo;t see each other physically or as often as we like. But what about connections and conversations that we are missing out on, be it with a <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/01/pandemic-goodbye-casual-friends/617839/%20">casual work acquaintance</a>, the uncle at the local sundry shop, or the stranger at a cafe? We look at why these connections are important in our lives.

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