Decoded: What Interactions On Facebook Really Mean

The sociology behind the social network.

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For some time now, Facebook has been a vital source of communication between millions of people. But, have you ever stopped to think what all those interactions actually mean? Didn't think so. Here, we've complied the most common interactions that take place on the social network—liking a photo, poking, tagging friends, etc—and have decoded their meanings. Trust us, there's much more to Facebook activity than meets the eye.

LIKE COMPLEX TECH ON FACEBOOK

Your Girlfirend Liking A Photo Posted By Your Mom

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Poking

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Commenting On A News Post

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Tagging Friends

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Messaging a Crush

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Changing Your Status From "In A Relationship" To "It's Complicated"

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Accepting A Friend Request From A Family Member

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Constantly Commenting On Your Significant Other's Wall

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Sending Mass Invites To Your Event

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Checking-In

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