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What's Your Secret To Making A Non-Place Feel Personal?
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Something special I secretly do in the
is/are
which makes me feel ______ , ______ !
Non-places, a term coined by French anthropologist Marc Augé, refer to spaces of transience that lack significance, identity, or relational value. These are places where people remain anonymous and engage in standardized interactions, often focused on functionality and efficiency rather than creating meaningful experiences or personal connections.
Non-places are typically characterized by their utilitarian design, lack of historical or cultural references, and a sense of impermanence.
Examples include airports, subways, shopping malls, and parking lot.
"Something special I secretly do in the supermarket is go to the free samples and try them all. This makes me happy because the sales person talks to me passionately, and I can have some interesting conversations with them. I can wave hi to them next time, and they will offer me more free sample food!"
"Something special I secretly do in the movie theater is buy the middle seat of the end row every time because there are no seats in front of me, just long walkways. This makes me feel powerful, as if people stepping up are pilgrimaging towards me."
"Something special I secretly do in the subway is stand on the very first platform where I can see the subway drivers stepping outside of the cab and wave to them as I board. This makes me feel safe, as if I know the person who carries me underground and they will drive me safely to my destination."