This is culture of a country.
Some countrys doesn't say hello to a stranger but are considere friendly people. You don't need to change just because other countries are using it...to pretend that you are friendly.
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You're socially awkward, don't worry though, other people will recognise that and give you a wide berth.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostWould it kill you to say hello on a country walk? | Patrick Barkham | Opinion | The Guardian
You Northern types may like being friendly. But I just want to pretend I have not seen anyone else. If I wanted to see people, I would have stayed in town.
And its discrimination against the handicapped. Autistic types don't want to interact. They prefer their own little dream world.
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Heck no. Only tried rohypnol once. Woke up with no memory and a sore arse.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostIs that one of your rohypnol cocktails?
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I'd always say hello.
Also, if they look confused/lost, I'll ask them if they need help.
...and that's in the South East.
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I buy them a drink at the very least. Bottle of leg-opener usually works best; makes it more or less consensual...Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostDo you greet your victims before you eat them?
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Ermm.. Last time I checked, Somerset is well south of London. Perhaps it's just the South-East...?Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostWould it kill you to say hello on a country walk? | Patrick Barkham | Opinion | The Guardian
You Northern types may like being friendly.
Anyway, who - other than the BBC and Islington - takes any notice of the Grauniad?
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Do you greet your victims before you eat them?Originally posted by zeitghostIt's a bit terse around here really.
"Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening" would make them think you're a bit posh, like.
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I always say hello when out in the country. It's good to make even the briefest acknowledgement of other humans every now and then
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Do you have to be friendly?
Would it kill you to say hello on a country walk? | Patrick Barkham | Opinion | The Guardian
You Northern types may like being friendly. But I just want to pretend I have not seen anyone else. If I wanted to see people, I would have stayed in town.
And its discrimination against the handicapped. Autistic types don't want to interact. They prefer their own little dream world.Tags: None
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