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fromIndependent
4 days ago

What is phubbing? And five signs you are guilty of doing it

Phubbing is a social no-no and can have a drastic impact on romantic relationships, but with smartphones playing an ever-increasing role in our lives, we've all done it Are you a phubber? Or have you been phubbed? No, we didn't make that word up, and no, it's not to be confused with Clubber, the streaming platform for club-level GAA matches. Phubbing is short for 'phone snubbing' and is a term coined well over a decade ago that describes the act of ignoring someone in favour of your phone.
Relationships
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

One in three adults need alcohol to get on dancefloor but one group has less shame

Many Britons use alcohol to gain social confidence—particularly 18–24-year-olds—while The Independent solicits donations to fund unrestricted on-the-ground journalism.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Shame can silence, subjugate and damage us - a philosopher considers its implications

Shame powerfully regulates behavior, creates vulnerability to humiliation, perpetuates cycles of shaming, and also contains potential for positive transformation.
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