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Opinion: 'We avoid eye contact on the train and hide in our phones — let's embrace that discomfort'

Het Parool24 September · 03:0056 min ago

Parool reader Maria Montijn writes in a letter to the editor that while people often turn to their phones while waiting, this habit has significant downsides. She suggests that instead of avoiding the awkwardness of social interaction, individuals should embrace the discomfort of being present without digital distractions.

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