Do you ever lose the social skills you've gained?

falecf4 · 2020-05-22T02:50:42+00:00

It's kind of like muscle memory. The initial building is the hardest but once you make your gains they are much easier to keep. If you dont practice for a couple years you will see a decline in your skills but they will be much easier to get back than what it took to initially learn.

rugged79 · 2020-05-22T02:57:40+00:00

Yup.

You could shoot a rifle for 6 years and consistently pin the tail on the donkey at 400-500 meters. But after say, 6 months, that skill starts to deteriorate. But like u/falecf4 said, it'll be easier to get back on the horse the more cumulative time you've spent honing a skill.

skyrunner22 · 2020-05-22T02:54:14+00:00

Yes, like going to gym. I would assume since you treat it like a skill you will continue to fine tune it but you can fall off just like anything else. But with you past success it will be quicker to come back because you have a process

jalhik · 2020-05-22T02:56:06+00:00

It is like riding a bicycle, after long time you will remember as you start doing again

acoltismypassport · 2020-05-22T12:31:16+00:00

Skills, like muscles, atrophy if unused for a while. Muscle memory helps, but regular application ensures continue strength and efficacy. Social savoir faire comes with practice; continued practice guarantees ever increasing ability.

Lostfate09 · 2020-05-22T04:19:03+00:00

If you don't use it you lose it - Me

Title	Do you ever lose the social skills you've gained?
Author	waitingforitalltoend
Upvotes	4
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Date	May 22, 2020 2:42 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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