When you see someone you knew in public do you say hi?

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I say hi or wave 27
I keep quiet 7
I look away 10
I pretend I dont know them 8
Other 2
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  • NeofelisNebulosa
    8 years ago

    I actually avoid people I know in public. I get scared when I see them and I try to avoid them seeing me, even if I like the person. I have some really weird social anxieties.

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    • Mario24
      8 years ago

      Just a suggestion.
      Not avoiding the people will help you overcome your social anxiety. in general people are nice in public.
      Most of such experiences are pleasant and help making the day happier.

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      • NeofelisNebulosa
        8 years ago

        You're probably right. When I'm actually speaking to the person, I enjoy it, but beforehand when I see them, I get suddenly scared for some reason and I try to keep them from noticing me. I don't get it. The only time it doesn't happen is if I'm REALLY close to them (metaphorically). I have some bizarre quirks.

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        • Mario24
          8 years ago

          People like someone who is willing to talk. You will be popular soon as people will start liking you.
          Wish you the best.

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        • theseeker
          8 years ago

          You're not the only one with that "quirk." I'm actually kind of the same way. Besides "hi, how are you" I'm not really sure what to say a lot of times, or other times I don't wanna talk because I find socializing stressful so sometimes I'll avoid it.

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  • TrustMeImLying
    8 years ago

    I don't. At least I don't initiate the hi. It's a poor habit because I'm sure I come off as rude. I don't forget faces and always recognize someone and even if I think "hey cool it's ____!" I still don't say anything. Not sure if it's shyness, being a dick, being preoccupied, or disliking small talk.

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  • harukim
    8 years ago

    i always say hi and greet them with smile and hug, unless they are teenaged family friend. i could not pretend i do not know them.

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  • RoyRogers
    8 years ago

    I dont notice people when I am out in public. I kind of task oriented. I do my task and leave.

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  • notaterrorist
    8 years ago

    I hate when I see someone I know and they see me but we're quite far away from each other and as you get closer you have to decide when to acknowledge them. do I keep looking at them as I'm walking towards them or do I wait til I'm within talking distance or what? it's awkward as fuck

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  • wistfulmaiden
    8 years ago

    Only if I feel like it and I'm not in a hurry. I usually just say hi and keep walking unless I want to stop and talk to them.

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  • MrUncleDude
    8 years ago

    If they see me, I'll say hey. If they don't, I'll go on.

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  • Cuntsiclestick
    8 years ago

    These days I'm too scared to say hi and I'll either say it in an awkward way or I'll just do what I can to avoid them seeing me.

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  • Mario24
    8 years ago

    It depends on the relationship I have with that person. Even if I just know him or her I offer a greeting. If we have a bitter experience with each other and if the person didn't notice me I will try to avoid the meeting. If I am noticed my greetings will be offered in an effort to mend our relationship.

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  • kelili
    8 years ago

    I greet. And depending on how.acquainted I am to them I have a talk.

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    • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
      8 years ago

      livin where yall does id bet strangers is few and far between

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      • kelili
        8 years ago

        Indeed :v

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  • Short4Words
    8 years ago

    Sometimes. Depends on how well I knew the person.

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  • DarkHighway
    8 years ago

    I vote "other". Depends on what kind of relationship I have with the person.

    If I'm friendly with them, I'll certainly say hello. If I can't stand the guy/gal, they're gonna get ignored.

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  • thegypsysailor
    8 years ago

    We love seeing people we know in public. It's such a treat to meet up with them on the dinghy dock or market. We can stand around for quite some time catching up on each other's adventures and how we all met up on the same island, after not seeing each other for 6 months or a year.
    Even though there are hundreds of cruisers, it's still a remarkably small community.

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