How does Facebook come up with friend suggestions?
Facebook uses a mix of mutual friends, location, workplace, and your activities to suggest friends. It's like a matchmaker with data!
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Algorithms, man. They figure out who you might know by creeping on who your friends know.
Honestly, Facebook friend suggestions can be surprisingly accurate, like it knows who you forgot to add from high school.
From my experience, Facebook suggests friends based on mutual friends and groups you both belong to. Simple yet effective!
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