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Animals express affection in many different ways, but there is perhaps no cuter gesture in the animal kingdom than a penguin choosing the smoothest and prettiest pebble they can find and gifting it to their significant other. Well, according to a recent TikTok trend, we humans have a lot to learn from these cute birds. Enter: pebbling, the practice of using small gestures as a non-verbal way to express love and affection.
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If you have been active on social media recently, you may have come across people talking about pebbling.
Inspired by the romantic behavior of penguins, pebbling is the act of giving a small token of affection to someone you care about, whether it be romantically or platonically.
The term was inspired by the cute, and apparently very romantic, birds, who like to choose the smoothest and prettiest pebble and gift it to their love interest.
While we humans tend not to express affection with pebbles, we do like to give and receive small gestures of affection, such as a surprise cup of tea.
Studies show that many people on the autism spectrum do not like auditory communication, and instead may prefer other forms of communication, such as giving small gifts.
Indeed, giving a physical gift, such as a love letter or a souvenir from a trip, can be a great way to express affection without needing to speak words.
That’s not to say that pebbling is the only way to express affection, of course. It can be useful, however, and especially effective.
When it comes to our personal relationships, it is important to remember that the small and thoughtful gestures matter.
There are many ways that you can incorporate pebbling into your personal relationships and show a person you are thinking of them, even if you’re not physically together.
For example, you might send your friend or significant other a ‘thinking of you’ message just to brighten their day.
The message needn’t be long; it could even be a meme. However, it should be something personal that shows how much you value your connection.
Another good way to practice pebbling in your personal relationships is to celebrate the small wins. This is too easy to forget among the busyness of everyday life.
If your friend, family member, or partner completes a workout or finishes their book, make sure to acknowledge it. This will make them feel acknowledged and supported.
Finally, it is great pebbling practice to remember the important dates. When it comes to anniversaries and birthdays, this goes without saying.
However, people really appreciate it if you also remember the less obvious, but still significant dates, such as the date they moved to a different country.
It is also a good idea to practice pebbling in your professional life, since this can strengthen relationships and create opportunities.
You might, for example, express gratitude to a colleague for their valuable input in a meeting or on a project. Even a short, yet specific, email should do the trick.
As with pebbling in your personal life, it is important to celebrate professional milestones with your colleagues.
Do not forget to congratulate your colleague on their promotion or work anniversary. These are the gestures that foster recognition and support.
Finally, a very effective pebbling gesture is simply offering support. If you can afford the time, try to regularly offer assistance on projects and tasks.
Even if you are just offering to be a sounding board, the very gesture goes a long way towards creating a culture of mutual support and collaboration.
If you’d like to incorporate some physical gift giving into your pebbling practice, bear in mind that nothing is too small and there should not be too much thought involved.
For example, there might be a silly trinket that catches your eye and reminds you of a friend, or you might grab your colleague’s favorite pastry while picking up your morning coffee.
While pebbling shouldn’t involve too much thought, it should be personal. After all, it’s the personal touch in a small gesture that shows the other person you care.
Bear in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to pebbling, and that it will look different depending on the person that you have in mind.
Sources: (Verywell Mind) (The Social Media Butterfly)
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Animals express affection in many different ways, but there is perhaps no cuter gesture in the animal kingdom than a penguin choosing the smoothest and prettiest pebble they can find and gifting it to their significant other. Well, according to a recent TikTok trend, we humans have a lot to learn from these cute birds. Enter: pebbling, the practice of using small gestures as a non-verbal way to express love and affection.
Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.