Approachability principle
Lessons from Quokka
Leave a smile.
Island Scrub Foraging
Core lesson
A gentle face can leave a mark stronger than force.
Biological basis
Quokkas are small macropods of southwestern Australia, especially islands, that forage on vegetation and are known for calm, curious behavior around humans where protected.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
ApproachabilityGentlenessSocial memorySoft presenceFriendly energy