Lynne Truss, in her book "Talk to the Hand," underscores the negative impact of our digital lives on social skills. As we navigate relationships through screens, we become accustomed to curating our interactions and managing our information flow. This selective engagement creates a bubble where we focus on our preferences and interests, leading to a distorted understanding of social dynamics in the real world.

When we step away from our devices, we are often unprepared for the complexities of face-to-face interactions. Unlike the digital realm, where we can easily dismiss unwanted behaviors, real-life encounters require us to engage with others' authentic behaviors, which can be jarring. This disconnection from genuine social exchanges complicates our ability to relate to others and understand social cues.