The Crash Effect
Posted 12-02-2008 at 06:21 PM by MarqueseGilmore
All my life I've sat back and observed details of how people interact with others. As a child my mother would take me grocery shopping with her and I noticed how the person working behind the deli counter handed my mother her order or how the cashier handed her back her change. It was always like people were afraid to be friendly or people just didn't want to be friendly. I work at a college and I'm one the newest employees. I made it a habit to say hello with a smile to everyone of my colleagues whom walked past my desk and each time I got weird looks or folk were hesitant to speak. As a child I was ofcourse given the "Stay away from strangers" speech but I was also taught to speak to people and show respect. I honestly feel offended when I'm walking down the street and I say hi and the person doesn't respond. One time I was walking into Pizza Hut and I opened the door for a young lady who had a baby in a stroller and she said "NO thank you".......
....NO THANK YOU? I'm not asking you if you want to be my girlfriend. I'm opening the door for you,something I was taught to do. What is wrong with the world? Its like everyone is living in a bubble and no one wants human contact. We live in a world where you can get a date online!! Theirs not even a such thing as neighbors anymore. When I was coming up,the whole neighborhood stuck together. You knew everyone on your street. NOW......I know maybe two or three people at the most. And forget about going to your new neighbors door and introducing your family...pssst. They'll look at you like a crazy person. Im going to keep being the person I am though. Everyone else can live in their own little bubble.
....NO THANK YOU? I'm not asking you if you want to be my girlfriend. I'm opening the door for you,something I was taught to do. What is wrong with the world? Its like everyone is living in a bubble and no one wants human contact. We live in a world where you can get a date online!! Theirs not even a such thing as neighbors anymore. When I was coming up,the whole neighborhood stuck together. You knew everyone on your street. NOW......I know maybe two or three people at the most. And forget about going to your new neighbors door and introducing your family...pssst. They'll look at you like a crazy person. Im going to keep being the person I am though. Everyone else can live in their own little bubble.Total Comments 2
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I've read your Blog entry and I agree one hundred percent. My mom and pop raised me to be the same way. Growing up I was a very timid person but after going to college, I’ve noticed speaking to folks isn’t a bad thing. I don't understand saying hi to someone doesn't hurt. I don't know about your neighborhood but In all the ones I've stayed in Homewood was the most friendliest. I guess it could always be worse thoPosted 04-02-2009 at 07:51 AM by mr.davon24
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Yes, my wife thinks that I'm too friendly. I'm always striking up conversation with strangers and just making silly comments when I can tell someone is thinking a certain way wherever we go. You know, you never know who you might run into living that way. I make my living talking to people that I don't know. It's good practice! I too feel offended when I pass someone and they don't acknowledge me. I've been known to make "smart" remarks to those people. Some are subtle, some aren't.Posted 06-24-2009 at 09:07 PM by Plumber26
