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"Let's Do This Sometime" (And Other Lies We Tell Politely)
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In this episode, we unpack one of the most confusing aspects of American social life: vague invitations that sound real but aren't.
- "We should grab coffee sometime."
- "Let's catch up soon."
- "We need to hang out."
If you're not from here, these sound like actual invitations. But most of the time? They're just polite gestures. A way to end a conversation warmly without actually committing to anything.
We explore why Americans extend invitations we don't mean, how to tell the difference between a real invitation and a vague one, and what this reveals about our terror of both rudeness and obligation. Plus: the loneliness of living in a culture where everyone talks about connecting but rarely actually shows up.
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