Really enjoyed this! Also learnt something new—the 'asking someone for a favour makes you like them more' thing is totally new to me. But it makes sense, and I've experienced it :o
yes!! I think it has to be something to do with feeling honoured to be asked like 'oh they asked *me*? they must think we're friends so we must be friends'
This is very well-written!! And I agree with the sentiments behind it; I think the importance of community is definitely understated these days. Sometimes it's almost like we're encouraged to focus on ourselves more than anything else, and while it is true to a degree that we can't help anyone else without first helping ourselves, the importance of helping others and being a team player shouldn't be undervalued.
Really enjoyed this! Also learnt something new—the 'asking someone for a favour makes you like them more' thing is totally new to me. But it makes sense, and I've experienced it :o
yes!! I think it has to be something to do with feeling honoured to be asked like 'oh they asked *me*? they must think we're friends so we must be friends'
I was thinking the same thing ahaha
This is very well-written!! And I agree with the sentiments behind it; I think the importance of community is definitely understated these days. Sometimes it's almost like we're encouraged to focus on ourselves more than anything else, and while it is true to a degree that we can't help anyone else without first helping ourselves, the importance of helping others and being a team player shouldn't be undervalued.
thank you so much! yeah and I think often people stop after the 'first helping ourselves' bit and never make it to the 'helping others' part
thank you! I've just seen that you are recommending me, and with such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it 💖