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In reply to the discussion: How often do you say "hi" to stangers when walking around? [View all]Ron Obvious
(6,261 posts)11. Sometimes
When I'm in a small town, and I get the vibe that it's a friendly place.
Oddly enough, I just had a conversation about this the other day and about cultural norms. I don't think it's always a friendly gesture. I tend to walk around lost in my own thoughts much of the time, and the "Hi"s I get from strangers often seems almost aggressive to me: "Hey you! Acknowledge me!"
I was sitting on a park bench the other day reading my book, and every damn teenager passing by said Hi to me. Even repeating it more aggressively when I ignored them. I'm sorry, but that's just rude.
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I often say hi to people who look like they need a pick me up. I often say hello to older people.
applegrove
Jan 2014
#8
Definitely a small town custom. Can't imagine saying 'hi' to every stranger on the street in NY.
mnhtnbb
Jan 2014
#13
It depends on cultural setting. I was raised in big-city north-east, where
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#39