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In reply to the discussion: How often do you say "hi" to stangers when walking around? [View all]ms liberty
(8,617 posts)36. I'm southern, its a rule. Everyone gets a courteous greeting...
Even the people you pass while driving, which is known as "speaking" in the local vernacular. It would best be described as lifting the fingers of whichever hand is topmost on the steering wheel as you meet a car on the road or alternatively lifting your hand as you meet said car. Of course, being southern requires being able to strike up a conversation with anyone anywhere as well, lol!
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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