“Consequential strangers help us stretch beyond the relatively rigid boxes that the people who have known us the longest - our family and close friends - often put us into. Through interacting with people who do not know us as well, we are more free to experiment with ourselves, and less likely to have our new behaviors and roles reflected back to us by people who object, 'But that's not like you!'”
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Melinda Blau
Melinda Blau, born in 1943, is an accomplished journalist. Her career spans various fields of journalism, including news reporting, editing, and writing. Blau is known for her in-depth investigative reporting and keen insight into social issues. more
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