Social Interaction

noun a visit or request made to someone, especially as part of an official process

verb to visit or request someone to speak or perform a task

preposition used to indicate that a particular action or event is the result of a decision or choice

• The teacher decided to call on the students one by one to answer the math problem.
• I always call on Sarah to help me with my homework because she's really smart.
• I'll call on my buddy to give me a ride to the party tonight.
• During times of trouble, we often call on our inner strength to keep going.

noun a habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy

adjective relating to or characteristic of a person's mannerism

• The artist's work is known for its attention to detail and precise mannerisms.
• She always copies his mannerisms, it's kind of funny to watch.
• I can't stand his fake mannerisms, he's always trying to act cool.
• His constant fidgeting could be seen as a mannerism of nervousness.

noun an informal social gathering or event

adjective relating to society or its organization

• Social interactions play a crucial role in forming relationships.
• I love attending social events with my friends.
• Let's hit up some social spots tonight.
• The internet has revolutionized the way we engage in social networking.

adjective describing a sensation that causes a person to feel a tickling or tingling feeling

adverb in a manner that causes a tickling or tingling sensation

• The young child giggled uncontrollably as the doctor examined his ticklish spots.
• I can't stand being tickled - I'm so ticklish!
• She's super ticklish, so be careful not to tickle her.
• His argument was so weak that it was like tickling a ticklish person - it had no effect.

adjective describing someone who is not inclined to talk or engage in conversation

• The untalkative student rarely participated in class discussions.
• My uncle is quite untalkative, he prefers to listen rather than speak.
• I find it hard to connect with someone who's so untalkative.
• The untalkative clouds seemed to hang heavy in the sky, foreboding a storm.

noun Maslow's hierarchy of needs - a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper 'A Theory of Human Motivation'. It is often depicted as a pyramid with five levels of needs, starting with basic physiological needs at the bottom and progre

• In order to understand human motivation, one must study Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
• If you want to know why people do the things they do, check out Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
• Maslow's hierarchy of needs is like the ultimate roadmap for human behavior.
• Just like a pyramid, Maslow's hierarchy of needs shows us the building blocks of human fulfillment.

noun a person who is unable to recognize faces

adjective unable to recognize faces

• Prosopagnosia, also known as faceblindness, is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces.
• My friend is faceblind, so she has trouble recognizing people in social settings.
• I feel so faceblind when I can't remember someone's name after just meeting them.
• His faceblindness towards social cues often leads to misunderstandings in his relationships.

noun a personality trait characterized by a focus on external objects or events

• Her high level of extraversion makes her a natural leader in group settings.
• I love going to parties with Sarah, her extraversion really brings out the fun in everyone.
• Dude, his extraversion is off the charts when he's had a few drinks.
• The extraversion of the city's nightlife is like a beacon attracting people from all over.

noun A drive-by handshake refers to a quick handshake exchanged between two people while one or both parties are in motion, such as in a car or passing by each other on the street.

• During the business conference, they exchanged a drive-by handshake as a gesture of courtesy.
• As they passed each other in the hallway, they gave a quick drive-by handshake.
• I didn't have time to stop and chat, so I just gave him a drive-by handshake.
• Their relationship was so strained that their interactions felt like a drive-by handshake - brief and impersonal.

noun the act of ignoring someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention

• The act of phubbing during a meeting is considered rude and disrespectful.
• I hate it when my friends are phubbing me while we're hanging out.
• Stop phubbing me, I'm trying to have a conversation with you!
• Constantly phubbing someone can make them feel neglected and unimportant.

noun a condition characterized by the inability to recognize faces, typically as a result of brain damage or a neurological disorder

• Prosopagnosia, commonly known as face blindness, is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces.
• My friend has face blindness, so she often struggles to remember people's faces.
• I heard that guy has serious face blindness - he couldn't even recognize his own family members!
• Dealing with face blindness feels like trying to navigate a crowded room blindfolded.