When Jorge first moved to Chicago from his small, rural town in California, he found it hard to meet new people. Back home in his small town, people often said hello to each other on the street, and he knew the name of most of the people who lived in his town. However, in Chicago people rarely made eye contact with him on the street. According to Louis Wirth, Jorge was experiencing:

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Jorge was experiencing the urban interaction problem, which is a phenomenon observed in large cities where people are less likely to interact with strangers or make eye contact due to the overwhelming number of people and the diversity of backgrounds. This can create a sense of isolation for newcomers like Jorge who are used to more social interaction in their hometowns.

When Jorge First Moved to Chicago from His Small, Rural