Hacker News with Generative AI: Social Skills

Russian Names (2018) (justrussian.com)
Names are usually not given much attention in textbooks or Russian language lessons. But at the same time, the ability to understand them and to use them properly is very important for successful socialising and building up relationships.
Ask HN: How can I learn to better command people's attention when speaking? (ycombinator.com)
I've noticed over the years that whenever I'm in group conversations in a social setting, people in general don't pay too much attention to what I say.
Social Initiation (socialcommunication.truman.edu)
We teach our children that making friends is easy: you just walk up to any kid on the playground and say, “My name is [whatever], do you want to play?” And if you’re four or five years old, this works pretty well. But it’s a lot more complicated when you’re a grown-up.
Study: Playing D&D helps autistic players in social interactions (arstechnica.com)
When should you end a conversation? Probably sooner than you think (2021) (science.org)
How not to say the wrong thing (2013) (latimes.com)
How to get to know someone (2018) (noorsiddiqui.com)
I gave myself a month to make one new friend (esquire.com)
Ask HN: How do I improve eye contact? (ycombinator.com)
Seven Conversation Hacks (randsinrepose.com)
Do not try to be the smartest in the room; try to be the kindest (jorgegalindo.me)