Is Population Density the Reason Americans Can’t D
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Last updated November 3, 2024
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Oct 23, 2024 03:54 PM
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an Indian colleague, Vinay, questions why discussing politics is considered impolite in America. Unlike India, where political discussions are common and do not affect friendships, Americans tend to avoid the topic.
As a UX designer, creating spaces for open and respectful dialogue is crucial. Just like designing an interface that encourages user engagement, fostering an environment where people feel comfortable discussing controversial topics can lead to deeper connections and understanding.
Why can’t we disagree and remain friendly at work? It’s not like we are making policy decisions, we work at a tech company writing code.”
one thing that’s very different between most of the US and most of India is population density. I live in a suburb here in Austin and I have to actually go out of my way to see my neighbors at all.” A couple of my coworkers were shaking their heads in agreement.
“Most of the time, it’s as if I don’t have neighbors. There’s a lot of physical space separating humans. If I have even a slightly uncomfortable situation with someone, it would be easy for me to never see them again.”
an Indian colleague, Vinay, questions why discussing politics is considered impolite in America. Unlike India, where political discussions are common and do not affect friendships, Americans tend to avoid the topic.
As a UX designer, creating spaces for open and respectful dialogue is crucial. Just like designing an interface that encourages user engagement, fostering an environment where people feel comfortable discussing controversial topics can lead to deeper connections and understanding.
Why can’t we disagree and remain friendly at work? It’s not like we are making policy decisions, we work at a tech company writing code.”
one thing that’s very different between most of the US and most of India is population density. I live in a suburb here in Austin and I have to actually go out of my way to see my neighbors at all.” A couple of my coworkers were shaking their heads in agreement.
“Most of the time, it’s as if I don’t have neighbors. There’s a lot of physical space separating humans. If I have even a slightly uncomfortable situation with someone, it would be easy for me to never see them again.”
