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Incivility: Dunkin' Donuts Edition

Disaffected Newsletter • 1258 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Social norms Public Behavior Service Industry Generational differences
  1. Incivility in daily life is increasing, especially among service workers. This is not just a rare occurrence but a common issue that happens regularly.
  2. Many believe that service workers have 'bad days' which excuses their behavior, but this mindset is challenged. People should not accept poor service as a norm just because someone is having a tough time.
  3. Younger generations, particularly Millennials, may not recognize or fully understand the shift in attitudes towards service jobs. The expectation for respectful service should remain high, regardless of the circumstances.

On Saying No To Narcissism

Castalia • 119 implied HN points • 07 Nov 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Analysis Social Commentary Narcissism Media influence Public Behavior
  1. Narcissism can be a strong advantage in society. People who are narcissistic often grab attention and twist situations to meet their own selfish goals.
  2. To deal with narcissists, it’s important to set boundaries and not get manipulated. Just like handling difficult children, it's about staying firm and not engaging in their games.
  3. Our culture often fails to learn from the dangers of narcissism. We need to develop qualities like self-restraint and the ability to look away from those who dominate public attention.

Test Week: On the Rebound

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Covid-19 testing Public Behavior Risk management
  1. Implementing widespread, cheap, rapid Covid-19 testing may impact people's behavior in managing contagion risk.
  2. Rolling out a testing regime could lead to a rebound effect where people engage in less social distancing and mask-wearing, potentially increasing infections.
  3. To mitigate the rebound effect, it is important to identify groups likely to reduce social distancing, combine testing with mandatory distancing, and avoid relying solely on self-reported tests.

Will a COVID-19 vaccine exacerbate the economic downturn?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jul 20
🏥 Health Politics Vaccine distribution Economic Impact Public Behavior Pandemic response
  1. Many are pinning hopes on a COVID-19 vaccine to end the pandemic, but the distribution process may lead to a prolonged economic downturn.
  2. The arrival of a vaccine could bring about changes in social distancing behaviors, leading to negative impacts on consumer activities and businesses.
  3. While a vaccine may be beneficial in the long run, in the short term, it could pose challenges for the economy, requiring preparation for the potential consequences.
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