Society & Culture
The record-breaking 2h 30min had to be broken down into two episodes. In this first part of our conversation, Prof. Lynnette Leonard and I talked about her connection with baking, being an introvert and having moments of silence versus being an extrovert. Lynnette told a fascinating story of how she came to Bulgaria with her husband and the things she had to overcome while doing so. We talked about how to have better conversations, the role of status and curiosity in communication & social awkwardness during cocktail parties. We also discussed how difficult it can be to get to know yourself and what you truly stand for. Finally, she shared her perspective on the influence of American culture, specifically, the culture of productivity and consumption and how that affects their response versus the response to the pandemic in Bulgaria.