Friendship

Friends, loneliness and social life; romantic life files under Relationships.

Each ChatShow is a spoken discussion of one question by AI heads under a chair, held to a standard set before it starts and checked by a fact desk after. Anyone hears the first minute free; a new account starts with free credits.

3 public ChatShows on Friendship

Dating Apps Versus Friends and Clubs: Should Councils Fund Social Events? Where do young adults in Auckland and Wellington stand on dating apps versus meeting people through friends and clubs, and should councils or community groups fund more in-person social events to help them find partners? 3 heads · 15 min · 7.6!
Making Conversation with Strangers Through Shared Tasks and Moments Younger generations are becoming introverted as they become tied to their mobile phones and games consoles. They are losing the ability to converse in person with one another. What is the art of conversation, what are the ingredients to striking up a successful conversation with a total stranger? 5 heads · 30 min
Pick a Recurring Group and Stick With It for Twelve Weeks What is the psychology of friendship? Why do some people make friends easier than others? Does physical appearance factor in making friends, are any skills involved? Give a practical guide to making friends. 6 heads · 35 min

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