What Does Friend Suggestion Mean on Facebook?
Friend suggestions on Facebook are just that—suggestions made by Facebook's algorithm based on mutual friends, interests, or activity. If you see a suggestion, it might mean you have friends in common or that the mysterious Zuckerberg AI thinks you two would vibe well!
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It just means Facebook wants you to meet new people and expand your friend circle. Think of it as a digital wingman!
As someone who stalks my own friend suggestions... it's just Facebook's way of saying, "You might know this person because your lives are a Venn diagram!"
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