Of course, further research should examine why engaging in prosocial behaviour directed towards strong social ties leads to greater happiness, how long the mood benefits last, and whether doing kind deeds for an acquaintance helps transform a shallow relationship into a deep friendship.
He has two local acquaintances helping him prepare his executive business plan to present to investors.
A broad network of acquaintances helps find new jobs, but only close friends can provide essential moral support.
In addition to the financial help, campaigners have been touched by the emotional support the online campaign raises as they may reconnect with old friends or see acquaintances help in ways a fundraiser wouldn't expect, said Kim.
Dr. Xue's Chinese background and network of Chinese acquaintances doubtless helped him gain access to information that might elude other foreigners, Mr. Rosenzweig said.
While his old acquaintances have helped boyhood club Barcelona become arguably the best club side in the history of football, Orlandi has contributed to making Swansea the best footballing side in the Championship.
His survival instinct remains, though, and when he finds himself in crisis, he calls on Helen — an old but long-forgotten acquaintance — to help.
Yates, newly married and kicking his heels on a small newspaper in California, is asked by an acquaintance to help look into the mysterious deaths of three women in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
The idea being that a degree of linked acquaintance will help Neighbor offer users "more personalized, localized and trustworthy storage options while helping hosts advertise their storage spaces to friends and family on social media", as it puts it.
In 2005, with eco-conscious retailers more receptive to buying paper products that weren't made from trees, Flancman and his wife, who is from Thailand, hired a Thai acquaintance to help them collect the dung and turn it into paper.
