【推荐2】How to Be a Good Upstairs Neighbor

One must remember to be polite when living in an apartment building. You may unintentionally bother your neighbors with actions that you think to be harmless.     1     Living upstairs, you must always be aware that everything you do may be heard by those who live below. This doesn’t mean that you have to completely change your lifestyle, though.

    2     This will greatly reduce the sound of your footsteps, thus limiting the sound your downstairs neighbor will hear. You should always remember to change your shoes when entering your apartment to ensure that your downstairs neighbor doesn’t hear you walking around.

Place carpets in your apartment if you have hardwood floors. Doing so is another way to decrease the sound of steps coming from an upstairs apartment. You can also put your furniture on these carpets.     3    

Close your windows when you can. A floor is usually about three meters high, so it’s quite easy to hear your conversations.     4     Therefore, whenever you are watching TV or listening to a radio, try to keep your windows closed as much as possible.

Do your cleaning on weekend afternoons.     5     Doing such housework at 3:00 pm on a Saturday is much better than doing so at 9:30 on a Tuesday night.

【推荐3】Chimpanzees (黑猩猩）enjoy watching movies together, scientists have discovered, in research that suggests social bonding through shared experience has deep evolutionary roots.

It is widely known that humans can bond over group activities such as watching a movie or playing board games. But it has been unclear whether the underlying psychology behind this effect is present in other species.

In the research, chimpanzees were placed in pairs and shown a short video. The researchers then measured how long it took them to approach their partners, how close they got and how long they remained in proximity (靠近）－two measures of social bonding.

Chimpanzees who had viewed the video with either another of their own species or a human approached their partner faster or spent longer in proximity to them, compared with those who had watched the video on their own, the scientists found.

The finding indicates that social bonding created by shared experience may have deeper evolutionary roots than previously thought.

“Animals can stand together and watch a waterfall, but they don't seem to seek out those kinds of experiences," said Wolf, an author on the study. “So for a long time we thought they weren't capable of processing that way or they weren't feeling any psychological consequences from doing so.

“It's exciting that at least some parts of the psychology that we need to connect through shared experiences may actually have a slightly older evolutionary history than previously suspected.”

The animals were tracked for only three minutes after they had watched the film, so it is not clear whether shared experiences strengthen social bonds in the long term. The research used animals in captivity (圈养），and scientists said it was not known whether the same effects would be observed in the wild.

【推荐3】For introverts interacting with other individuals can be challenging. They need to go to a quiet place to gather their thoughts and recharge.     1     On the other hand, extroverts are highly friendly and social. By their very nature, extroverts are well-loved, but that doesn’t mean introverts aren’t just as likable. Here are some reasons why you need introvert friends.

Introverts listen. In group discussions, if extroverts love to talk, introverts like to listen. This means introverts often hear more of what’s occurring around them. They catch all the things others miss.    2    

Introverts are highly creative. There’s evidence that an independent, quiet thought gives birth to more creativity compared to a big brainstorming group. Introverts spend tons of time in their heads.    3    And their minds are constantly imagining, remembering and analyzing, which leads to insights and creativity that can translate to inventive solutions and ideas.

Introverts are persistent and focused.    4    An introverted friend can help you. They don’t give up easily, and love working independently. They are willing to invest the energy and time required. They are less distracted by new possibilities and opportunities.

    5    They don’t use words lightly. Introverts are intentional and thoughtful. Thus when they do speak up in group settings, it’s usually worth your time to listen. This is a refreshing and valuable quality.

Introverts make good friends. An introvert’s ability to listen, natural persistence, and desire for deep relationships can produce devoted friendships. They make trusted, safe friends.