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Above all else, human societies value social relationships. It is the crux of their being; humans will take enormous risks, accept inferior circumstances, and even go to war if they believe that doing so will protect the bonds between them. Humans are a naturally social species, and humans who finds themselves without relationships are deprived of crucial elements of physical health, mental wellness, and overall enrichment. They are less able to cope with illness, stress, adversity, and change.
Fittingly, human social norms are complex and multifaceted. In this series I hope to elucidate on the many details of human social life in the hopes of providing a better understanding to all who may interact with this peculiar and fascinating species.
It should be noted that herein I have attempted to distill and convey the general rules governing human social interactions. Many hundreds of thousands of variations will exist, depending entirely on the specific human culture, subcultural or situational contexts, and individual preferences. These variations can be overwhelming to the newcomer, and I do not wish to discourage any budding scholar of human relations by frustrating with details! Instead I would simply encourage the reader to observe and consider contextual peculiarities which may lend to diversity of experience.
-Prologue, How to Be Human: A Guide for Sentient Beings, by Protocol Droid C9-G2X