Fading Memory, Social Awkwardness

Quotes from couple of nice articles:

Happy memories fade away fast: Quotes from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_do_your_happy_memories_fade?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=76246365fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_07_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-76246365fc-51673647:

the desire to retrospect does not change over time.”  “Instead, past experiences become less top-of-mind over time, and, as a result, people simply forget to remember.”These results are consistent with the view that actual retrospection is strongly dependent on the accessibility of the experience, which is aided by visible mementos 

Social Awkwardness: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_deal_with_social_awkwardness?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=76246365fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_07_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-76246365fc-51673647

awkward people tend to see things differently, shining a spotlight of attention on parts of their perceptual world that others tend to look past. This means that they might spend hours poring over spec sheets for their computer, but miss the subtle cues—like foot-tapping or arm-crossing—that let them know someone is bored or impatient.  

The reasons for this difference lie in the brain. Neuroscience research suggests that awkward people—who are somewhat similar to people with “high-functioning autism” or Asperger’s Syndrome—have less activity in their “social brains” and require extra cognitive effort when interpreting social cues. This is not only difficult and draining for them; it can also cause anxiety, which is probably why awkward people sometimes choose to withdraw from social contact altogether...awkward people can be taught to pay attention to social cues like eye contact during conversations, and not interrupt when someone else is speaking.  

While awkward children may subconsciously say or do things that others will interpret negatively—such as correcting people’s grammar or strictly adhering to rules and routines (which helps them to function well, but can be perceived as inflexible)—parents can act as coaches, helping to point children to behaviors that will ease their social interactions...One way is by teaching their awkward kids manners—social expectations for dress, behavior, and talk that may not be obvious but can be learned and rehearsed.