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Do you say hello to people when you are out and about
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By *VineMan
over a year ago
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"Yeah. Especially on a walk in the countryside. It’s odd if people don’t say hello. I have been caught out a few times with those wireless headphones, thinking people are talking to me. "
Yes, this. And same with the headphones |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When I was a postman, I would say hello or good morning to anyone that passed. I found myself doing it when I was off shift and wondered why I'd get the odd look like I had just shat in their kettle. |
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By *eardybobMan
over a year ago
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Sure do! - It is very normal here in NI to chat with total strangers
I like to throw in a cheeky wink from time to time too (as I get a lot of folks staring at my height when I'm walking about...) love it when they don't get flustered, and hold eye contact for a second or two - confidence is so sexy! 
...I got a slow wink back from a regular in my local coffee shop the other day too - made me blush! Might just see how that develops... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I like to say hi or at least acknowledge people when I am out running or walking but I wouldn't necessarily do this when in town shopping unless there's some kind of little interaction such as holding doors open etc
NBVN x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Always...you never know if your smile and hi might be their only interaction for the day..."
Definitely this is why I do it and it's my only interaction of a day so helps us both |
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Yeah, and not just if they're young fit and female either. I think it's nice to smile and say hi to ALL the people. I love a flirt with old ladies or an "alright Budd" with an old fella walking his dog, it's just nice to make folks smile |
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By *eardybobMan
over a year ago
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"Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue
In London nobody does  "
Hit the wrong button there and accidentally deleted!
Was saying, I really miss Sheffield, but NI is very close as a home from home
Lived in London for a while too - know what you mean... you can be pressed up tight against a dozen people in the tube, but God forbid you should actually speak to any of them! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue
In London nobody does
Hit the wrong button there and accidentally deleted!
Was saying, I really miss Sheffield, but NI is very close as a home from home
Lived in London for a while too - know what you mean... you can be pressed up tight against a dozen people in the tube, but God forbid you should actually speak to any of them!"
My cousins came up a few months ago from London they went to the local chippy and came back freaked out someone started talking to them in the queue  |
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It depends. I like a very early walk and the only people on the prom at that hour are dog walkers. Every single one says good morning, and I'll smile and say good morning back.
By lunchtime it's a different group of people and they're far less likely to speak. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue
In London nobody does
Hit the wrong button there and accidentally deleted!
Was saying, I really miss Sheffield, but NI is very close as a home from home
Lived in London for a while too - know what you mean... you can be pressed up tight against a dozen people in the tube, but God forbid you should actually speak to any of them!
My cousins came up a few months ago from London they went to the local chippy and came back freaked out someone started talking to them in the queue "
Literally me!!! Ahha some of my family is in the countryside now and when I go visit, I am freaked out when people u cross when walking say morning or hello
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's not the done thing down London way. We're sad this covid thing is blowing over and we cannot cross the road to avoid people anymore."
To be fair we are afraid to look at people in the eyes on the tube.. like avoid like the plague Ahhaha
Tho I do like glancing here and there I can’t help it xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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First time I went to London I couldn’t believe how cold people were, I’d say hello to everyone, say I was in town for a few days and I’d probably see them around, they’d just look at me blankly and carry on walking. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Brought up in Yorkshire. It was rude to not say hello to everyone you pass in the street. People used to look at me like I had slipped out the back door of the asylum when I moved to London. |
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Generally yes - I’m a friendly fecker.
The comments on here from Londoners amused me.
My oldest daughter worked there for a couple of years after uni. Whilst visiting her and using the tube I used to deliberately make eye contact with people and smile on the tube. Can’t remember anyone ever smiling back though! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I always smile & say hello to people.. it’s the American upbringing..
I also chat to strangers in queues. Last time I was in London I struck up a conversation with someone on the tube.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Dont all the friendly stranded in London people ever cross paths with fellow other out of town smilers and revel in an orgy of grateful, happy greetings. London's not that big surely  |
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"It's not the done thing down London way. We're sad this covid thing is blowing over and we cannot cross the road to avoid people anymore.
To be fair we are afraid to look at people in the eyes on the tube.. like avoid like the plague Ahhaha
Tho I do like glancing here and there I can’t help it xx"
Lmao! You can always tell the tourists on the Tube; they speak to you!  |
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Yes, I love a little natter with people.
Did at the dog groomers the other day, do it at the shops etc.
You never know if it’s the only conversation someone has had that day and it could make them smile  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My area is mostly full of the older generation. They all say morning or afternoon etc. And they always get respectful reply.
Manners are free and should be offered to all. |
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"I like to say hi or at least acknowledge people when I am out running or walking but I wouldn't necessarily do this when in town shopping unless there's some kind of little interaction such as holding doors open etc
NBVN x"
always aknowledge other runners or walkers |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Im Welsh so we always say hiya when out. Friendly bunch we are!"
I have visited Wales quite a lot and everyone just seems nice, like no one takes life any more seriously than they have to |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It depends where I am out & about.
If I'm in London, not really.
If I'm in the scottish highlands on a hike, yes. ..and I'll chat for ages."
Chat to someone on the tube man, you'll cause chaos! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It depends where I am out & about.
If I'm in London, not really.
If I'm in the scottish highlands on a hike, yes. ..and I'll chat for ages.
Chat to someone on the tube man, you'll cause chaos!"
Haha
I do on the train when I'm leaving London to go elsewhere. |
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By *i4twoMan
over a year ago
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"I ways say hello to people when out with my dogs and have met alot of lovely people by doing so. "
Me too, but I generally find I only get a response from those walking their dogs too.
I did had a lovely chat with a lady after her young daughter wanted to cross the road and say hello to my dogs. Turns out they had just lost their dog and the young girl was missing him  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yup, in fact one of my favourite things was cycling home after a night shift along Thames saying good morning to the people going to work and getting dirty looks back |
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