There's some lack of cultural/social sophistication going on where I'm not as sensitive to the human needs of the people around me as would be preferable. People sort of check in with how each other are feeling and take notice and make suggestions and stuff. Stuff like "oh, i see you're cold, let me close the window" or "I noticed you haven't eaten in 6 hours, here's a food". I somewhat lack that sort of social scaffolding process that people do in relationships, and miss opportunities to generate the positive regard of others. Just recently, I forgot to thank a guy for lending us his yard tools for a week, I had to do it the next time I saw him.

I think it might have something to do with being disconnected from my body and environment for so long, but I've noticed that making the effort to let the people in your life know that they're appreciated and you're solicitous of their well-being goes a long way. Any of you got any tips on how to be better to the people around you? Is your experience any similar to mine?