Considering many people in general, and tech people in particular, admit to being socially awkward and having difficulty connecting with other humans, why is a guide to suggested socially acceptable behavior a bad thing?
Because this behavior is not socially acceptable. It's perfectly alright not to contact laid off co-workers you didn't have a relationship with. Feigning care is either misguided or self-serving.
Because this behavior is not socially acceptable. It's perfectly alright not to contact laid off co-workers you didn't have a relationship with. Feigning care is either misguided or self-serving.