The holidays are a time to unwind and connect. For those near and dear, common ground is easy to find - but for those outside our “inner circle”, it can be tough to start conversations that pave way to deeper connection.
Our Citizen Connections Report 2023 found that nearly 60% of people feel lonely even when they’re surrounded by others. In today’s disconnected world, it’s more important than ever to start conversations that bring us together. And what better time to begin than the holidays!
Introducing The Citizen Connection Cards – conversation starters to foster stronger connection. 74% of survey respondents said that they think more about who they spend time with today - in other words, we’ve deliberately shrunk our social circles. With familiar openers like ‘How are you?’ as our go-to, how can we more meaningfully connect? Our ‘Connection Cards’ help you go beyond easy pleasantries. Try one out today and happy holidays!
Extended Family & Friends
Building a deeper relationship with people who we really ‘should’ know can still be difficult. Discover a greater understanding of even the closest people to you. Here’s what to ask them:
Co-Workers
Let’s move the small talk at the beginning of virtual meetings past the weather or what we ate for lunch. Fostering a connection with co-workers may even lead to more creativity and understanding on work projects. Here’s what you can ask:
Neighbours/Community
Who isn’t guilty of not really knowing their neighbors? With so many feeling lonely despite being surrounded by people, this group is important to break out of that connection deficit. Create a connection with these questions :
Someone Going Through A Challenging Time
It can often be hard to even begin to know what to say. With so many people shying away from polarizing conversations, tough situations can become a time of silence. Reach out with these questions:
