Do you greet people as you pass them? (cell phones, living in, Canada)

[leadingedge04]

Do you? Let's say at work when you pass someone in the hall? Someone that you know vs someone that you don't. How about in college campus or apartment complex.


My success rate is about 80%. I may smile and say "hi" or do a head nod. Usually they return the favor, but some times its as if I don't even exists. You?

[wit-nit]

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[SATX56]

From greeting people here of the tourist variety I'm often puzzled. Some respond normally to "how you doing" or sharing a bit of unsolicited information. Some cower as if to say "oh my goodness a stranger just spoke to me." Guess it depends on where you come from. If we make eye contact more often than not I'd say hi or hello.

[tangelag]

We customarily greet each other with a wave as neighbors in our gated community if passing in our cars. (95%). At work 75+\-

[601halfdozen0theother]

We've talked about this on other forums now and then.

What it boils down to is this: rural people are more likely to interact with strangers than urbanites, females are more likely to interact with others than males, and beyond that it mostly depends on one's own personality.

As I've grown older I interact with strangers much more than when I was younger. I wave, smile, and have random conversations. It just makes life more interesting and fun.

[Gerania]

This has been discussed before.

I grew up in a small city, but really, in a neighborhood. My mom knew nearly everyone in one way or another, and usually greeted others. I do the same. I talk to strangers, too.

[wall st kid]

Originally Posted by leadingedge04

Do you? Let's say at work when you pass someone in the hall? Someone that you know vs someone that you don't. How about in college campus or apartment complex.


My success rate is about 80%. I may smile and say "hi" or do a head nod. Usually they return the favor, but some times its as if I don't even exists. You?

mostly yes. it depends on their body language and vibe, many times the other person will greet me before i greet them, if you're observant, you can figure out which people don't want to be bothered.

[In2itive_1]

I always acknowledge others as we pass or when approaching anyone, anywhere. Both will smile and say "Hi" or something. With neighbors, there may be small talk and I think people are generally friendly, overall. l've mentioned before how there is one neighbor who ignores everyone, which I think is odd and unusual. (I refer to him as "Mr. Friendly").

[Almrausch]

I mostly do.Throughout the years I came across people who greet while passing, some smile and a few just pass you. Growing up in a tiny community we always greeted each other and while hiking it was a definitely yes to greet and exchange a few words.Now living in Canada while walking I just say "hello" with a smile,while in a store we sometimes chat for a quick moment.I did notice some of the younger generation is on the quieter side passing you,just looking at their cell phones texting and maybe bumping into you while my generation or older generation still politely greets you. But sometimes it can become too much on a crowded day and I keep for myself

[_redbird_]

I talk to strangers now more than I have ever done in the past. I think 601 hit it on the nail. I like talking to the folks in the small town nearest me. I am always surprised how easy it is to get into conversations with total strangers. Of course, my father was know for that behavior.

I also like the way people (men) acknowledge each other as they drive in the country. This is prevalent in Oklahoma, I don't know about other states.

Originally Posted by wit-nit

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<redbird puts the index finger up over the steering wheel as he and wit-nit pass each other on the country road.>