The Death of Partying in the U.S.A.—and Why It Matters
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The Death of Partying in the U.S.A.—and Why It Matters
But from the late 1970s to the late 1990s, the frequency of hosting friends for parties, games, dinners, and so on declined by 45 percent, according to data that Robert Putnam gathered.
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‘PEOPLE FEEL THEY DON’T OWE ANYONE ANYTHING’: THE RISE IN ‘FLAKING’ OUT OF SOCIAL PLANS , theguardian
Related to the above, The Guardian reports that there’s been an uptick in canceling plans, a “phenomenon” that’s having a significant impact on social relationships.
Related to the above, The Guardian reports that there’s been an uptick in canceling plans, a “phenomenon” that’s having a significant impact on social relationships.
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Major Flakes and Looming Bans
As digital communication took over, in-person gatherings waned. Beginning