Formal Assignment #4 Comparison and Contrast Essay

Write a comparison-and-contrast essay in which you answer the question posed by Haag's title. Be sure to refer specifically to some of the points that Haag makes

"Your Social Life: Are You a Fox or a Hedgehod?" by Pamela Haag

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Your Social Life: “Are You a Fox or a Hedgehog?”

What does your social life tell about you?  Using the parable of the fox and the Hedgehog, Pamela Haag in her article “ Your Social Life: “ Are you a Fox Or a Hedgehog?”, outlines the social characteristics of a Fox and a Hedgehog. She compares the traits to human interactions, especially through social media. She says,” The hedgehog probes deeply and narrowly; the fox skims lightly and broadly.” Do social interactions define who we are? To what extent do social interactions affect our day to day livelihoods.

The hedgehog social life is one where one knows a lot and enough about a few friends. Of the few friends, you are close to you feel more connected and know almost everything about them. You are more willing to help them whenever they ask you for your help. It is also easy for you to focus your attention to them whenever they call fo it regardless of the time and moment. Pamela gives an example of a situation where your close friend makes a call at 3.30 am, regardless of how late it is, you feel the obligation to answer the call.

The fox social life is one that differs a lot from the hedgehog’s. They happen to have so many acquaintances by they know very little about them. 

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