Brief social interactions occur in many settings - workplaces, neighborhoods, cafés, and online. They can range from quick check-ins to short collaborative discussions about tasks. The tone, topic, and timing of an interaction often influence how people feel afterward.
Some individuals schedule short conversations between demanding tasks as a way to reset before returning to focused work. Others prefer longer, less frequent conversations. Being deliberate about who to contact and when can make these interactions fit better within a workday.