Win the title of best friend ever with this simple trick: Video
Friendships are an important part of our lives. Our smartphones make keeping in contact so much easier. The ability to call, text, send memes and so much more is at our fingertips.
As we age and become busier, small details in the lives of those around us can get lost in the clutter of information in our brains. However, your smartphone can be your friend by easing your mental load — a pocket-sized secret weapon for remembering all the little details of other people's lives.
Remember important details
I don’t know about you, but I know my friends and family members have jobs. However, I don’t know what most of them actually do or where they work.
So, instead of asking them for the umpteenth time or trying to subtly stalk their LinkedIn page, make a note of it in your phone.
While you’re there, make a note of:
- The names of any pets, kids, partner, siblings.
- How they like their coffee or tea.
- Their favorite sports teams.
- Where they went to college.
- Candles they enjoy.
- Allergies.
- Favorite band.
- Anything else worth remembering.
The easiest place to put all of this is in your friend’s contact card. Both iPhone and Android devices have a space for you to add notes for that person in your digital phonebook.
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Connection Apps
Sharing experiences and asking questions are some of the easiest ways to get to know someone.
Whether your interest is romantic or platonic, it’s an important step in forming a connection. Once you have the basics covered, it’s time to delve a little deeper — though this can be uncomfortable at times.
To find good conversation starters that spare you some of the awkwardness, use the internet. A simple web search for “questions to ask your friends” will yield lists with more than 100 questions.
You can also opt for an app to help you get to know the people in your life. Apps like Get Closer offer multiple decks of questions you can go through to help build connection with romantic interests, friends, family members or co-workers.