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Still getting used to talking to people - Christina's posts

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I know the pandemic was a long time ago, but I’m still getting used to talking to people on a regular basis, after that period of time where it was socially acceptable for me to not leave my house for days. Over the past year or so, I’ve found myself in the same conversations, thinking about what to say:

i know the pandemic was a long time ago, but i’m still getting used to talking to people on a regular basis, after that period of time where it was socially acceptable for me to not leave my house for days. over the past year or so, i’ve found myself in the same conversations, thinking about what to say: i didn’t watch your story, i didn’t see that tiktok. i grew up understanding human relationships as equal amounts of give and take. if they invite us to their house for dinner, we should have them over next time. if they give us a gift for christmas, we should give them something, too. so…

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