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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I find people in general avoid eye contact, but when you actually do get to make it (usually with a girl), smiling at them usually receives one in return, and often a quiet 'hi!' along with it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If there's eye contact - yes, of course. Sometimes with a nod, or even a 'Hiya!'
If someone gives me right of way or lets me cross the road, and I'm in the mood, I tend to put my hands together in prayer fashion and slightly dip my head - the reactions are great: some burst out laughing, or smile and wave, and quite a few will reciprocate the gesture.   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I smile at strangers all the time. When I'm out walking the dogs I tend to talk to or at least smile at other dog walkers.  "
Do that round here and you will get a smack in the mouth  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If there's eye contact - yes, of course. Sometimes with a nod, or even a 'Hiya!'
If someone gives me right of way or lets me cross the road, and I'm in the mood, I tend to put my hands together in prayer fashion and slightly dip my head - the reactions are great: some burst out laughing, or smile and wave, and quite a few will reciprocate the gesture. "
Namaste! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It depends. Yes but not walking through the streets of London. Locally I do to all the neighbours and when out in the country I always do."
I used to take groups of inner city kids for countryside activities. Their reactions to countryside etiquette was always amusing. And how shit scared they'd get in the woodland |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It always amuses me that when in the country or on holiday people say morning or smile with a hello ... And if you were to see the same people in the streets in london they would think you were a nutter if you did the same !! But yes I try and make eye contact with people and give a smile most of the time |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's fun smiling at people on the tube in London or even trying to strike up a conversation
You get looked at as if you're from outer space "
I do that.   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The other day at work. I smiled at a customer and asked if she was okay and needed help.
She turned around and goes, does it look like im struggling and did i ask for help.  that must have been some really bad customer service from me lol
...im not smiling again. She was following me all over the bloody store too!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's fun smiling at people on the tube in London or even trying to strike up a conversation
You get looked at as if you're from outer space "
We like to read the tube map and the posters in peace thank you very much! Lol
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm a black cab driver and I am always smiling at people in London. The look of astonishment on some peoples faces is hilarious but quite a few do smile back, but sometimes when I say hello to strangers they do look genuinely frightened. |
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I do, I think it is one of the reasons I am approached in real life. Everyone talks to me, waiting for a train is never dull.
OOooh sorry I forgot single women on here arn't approachable in real life  (& for those that need it 'LOL') |
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yes, have always when the situation allowed tried to communicate with other people wherever and in which country i've been in..
worked in London for over 20 ish yrs and even there most people will reciprocate..
think the perception is within 'big cities' that your not meant to interact as were all too busy, but pretty much of the mind that all people have the same aims in life, health, kids the weather!, communication does break down 'barriers'..
also find with walking our dogs that there is a good rapport with nearly everyone who does the same..
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By *D40Couple
over a year ago
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I'll smile at most people who make eye contact with me....
Obviously we judge people on their body language and if it's none threatening then i'm happy to show friendliness to all and sundry |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes I always smile at people if we make eye contact. Some will return it or nod their head. Others just look away and put their head down."
Same here, often chat to dog owners, esp the Ladies  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There is one sexy blonde stranger i pass on my way to work every morning and we always smile and keep eye contact.....if shes on here come say hi"
So have you ever moved on to speaking to her? Sounds like you're missing a trick there! |
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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago
Retirement Village |
"I smile at strangers all the time. When I'm out walking the dogs I tend to talk to or at least smile at other dog walkers. "
If i make eye contact then i'll smile politely and carry on. It costs nothing to smile |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There is one sexy blonde stranger i pass on my way to work every morning and we always smile and keep eye contact.....if shes on here come say hi
So have you ever moved on to speaking to her? Sounds like you're missing a trick there! "
true i should just stop for a chat but i dont want to ruin the diet break on the way to work lol |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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"I usually say hello to fellow dog walkers, and others that I see regularly while I walk the dog. "
Other dog walkers aren't really strangers, they're a bit of a kindred spirit - a bit like people out pushing a baby in a buggy.
They're both perfect ice-breakers and you get lots of Brownie points if you offer to take a pal's newborn out for a few hours so they can have some 'them' time |
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Yes i smile at everyone! And yes some look at me like i am barking mad! But i have always been the same! Is nice to get one back in a world where many walk around with faces like smacked arses!! Lol... Ps can get away with saying loads if you always finish with a smile too!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If I happen to make eye contact then I always smile. And if I'm out running in the fields say hello to everyone that is out there be they dogwalkers, horseriders or fellow runners. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There is one sexy blonde stranger i pass on my way to work every morning and we always smile and keep eye contact.....if shes on here come say hi
So have you ever moved on to speaking to her? Sounds like you're missing a trick there!
true i should just stop for a chat but i dont want to ruin the diet break on the way to work lol"
Cluuuuucckkk cluck cluck cluck!
Just teasing. Though I think you should say something. At least ask here name.
Dare you! |
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By *aravancouple OP Man
over a year ago
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"There is one sexy blonde stranger i pass on my way to work every morning and we always smile and keep eye contact.....if shes on here come say hi
So have you ever moved on to speaking to her? Sounds like you're missing a trick there!
true i should just stop for a chat but i dont want to ruin the diet break on the way to work lol
Cluuuuucckkk cluck cluck cluck!
Just teasing. Though I think you should say something. At least ask here name.
Dare you! "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I smile at strangers and will even say good morning or afternoon to them.
It's nice to be nice.
Sometimes! I even take them to my cellar and make a lampshade out of their skin."
Just spat my lunch out reading that!!!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm a smiley smiley kind of a guy. Why not give strangers a wee smile, it might just cheer them up a jot.
Always works with chaps in hoodies with tattooed necks walking bull terrier crosses. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I smile at strangers all the time. When I'm out walking the dogs I tend to talk to or at least smile at other dog walkers. "
Yes and why not its polite and happens up north all the time. |
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I travel alot around the country and i can honestly say there is a north south divide alive and kicking
certain thing book the trend
Walking dogs - other dog walker tend to acknowledge each other
walkers - also say hi
Dogging works wherever you are ... always will to say hi to a naked person -) |
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I cycle a lot and find other cyclists will always nod or raise their hand to you, also people outside of the town when walking will also shout "morning" or "hello" as you cycle by them.
Maybe its the inner city environment that causes some to be head-down non communicators |
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By *irtyDee33Woman
over a year ago
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Normally the elderly and babies lol
I remember one day a few years ago I was walking down the road and saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench, as I walked past she looked up and I smiled at her then she smiled and said to me, thank u my dear, was feeling very down and u have just brightened up my day with your lovely smile!!
Nearly brought me to tears lol but I thanked her and carried on, was so nice! |
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