People Explain Which Things Society Should Normalize

"Not having..."

"Not having an opinion about everything."

Justforet

Social media has ruined this for everyone, hasn't it?

"I never find it awkward."

"Being silent when you have nothing to say. I never find it awkward, but I feel like some people do and they force themselves to make small talk. It's not necessary."

hipsterfuel

Business tip, use this to your advantage. People get uncomfortable with dead air, and will often fill it with things they were either holding back or did not intend to say.

"Doing 'social' things..."

"Doing "social" things on your own if you feel like it, like going to the movies or go out dancing."

ipakoopapi

Welcome to most of my youth and young adulthood. I still love getting out by myself.

"People only have so much energy..."

"Being OK with someone not being enthusiastic about your cause. People only have so much energy to put toward all the troubles in the world. Just because someone does not channel their energy toward your issues does not make them a bad person."

CaspersShadow

And just because they don’t show that enthusiasm online or to you doesn’t mean they’re not doing it!

"Changing your opinion..."

"Changing your opinion on a topic when someone shows you new information. It doesn’t mean you “lost” the argument, it means you’re wise enough to see the error of your ways and move on."

[deleted]

A growth mindset? You don't say!

"Helping..."

"Helping without expecting anything back."

[deleted]

I think we should add to this. How about helping without announcing it on social media?

"Men seeking..."

"Men seeking mental health care and not being mocked for it."

Caqumba

Access to mental healthcare needs to improve too. A lot of systems talk about 'parity of esteem' but only give it lip service.

"Men seeking help for being abused in relationships. It's horrifying to see my brother go through this and nobody believed him but me."

danforth

Sorry about your brother. It's good you were there for him!

"Asking how people are feeling with the intention to really listen."

_kionadreesmannx

This is a big one. It's so important. You'll keep a lot more friends around if you demonstrate you're a good listener.

"Having hard conversations..."

"Handling hard conversations instead of letting the problems fester and turn into bigger problems."

ResidentRepulsive

Communication is key and people who push back against it are not worth your time.

There are many things that we could add to this, don't you agree? The list is endless. Society isn't perfect, but we could always do more to better it little by little, day by day.

Have some suggestions of your own? Tell us more in the comments below!