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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Obviously. The majority of them that I’ve seen group people into friends, acquaintances, strangers, partners, colleagues, and family. First dates are acquaintances.

[–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Nah, if it's a first meeting surely that's a stranger. Like those researchers are using a flawed methodology if they've assumed everyone tells the truth about themselves online. Clearly a flawed idea. Doesn't sound very academic to me.