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Sunday Firesides: The Birthday Empathy Test
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Sunday Firesides: The Birthday Empathy Test

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Kate McKay
Dec 18, 2024
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The Birthday Empathy Test, by Sunday Firesides and guy giving balloons to girl.

When it’s your birthday, you’re thoroughly aware of this fact. It’s at the forefront of your mind. You feel a sense of expectation. You hope for a good day, for a surprise, for recognition of the date by others.

When it’s a friend’s or loved one’s birthday, the day doesn’t feel any different to you. It’s not at the top of your mind. In fact, if social me…

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