There seems to be a deficit of social skills in our post-COVID-19 world. We may have become more adept at digital communication in the past few years, but we’re less comfortable with face-to-face interaction.
Media outlets have noted the problem, with stories reminding us that “We’re All Socially Awkward Now.” But we can’t blame the pandemic alone. Research indicates that a decline in in-person interactions has actually been happening for years, in tandem with a steady increase in online communications.
