Comments on: A Walk to School

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:03:40 +0000

...and my keyboard is broken. If I don't spell check, I'm doomed! Kristen's last blog post..Te-he

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:01:51 +0000

I love the coment highlight, fuuny lady! Keep smiling, they are just still in shock. Kristen's last blog post..Te-he

By: Vicki

Vicki — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:33:57 +0000

I think it’s geographical. I’m from Kentucky, and greeting one another while passing is common – even if you’re driving by, you’ll get a hand-wave. When I lived in rural Texas, I found this to be the norm, also.

However, until very recently, I lived in the Orlando, Florida, area and people became suspicious if you greeted them in passing. For the past couple of weeks, I’ve lived in a rural part of Florida on the west coast, and I’m having to get used to saying “Hi” to everyone again! I love it!

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By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:48:07 +0000

I think people are just being rude in my opinion. I live in the south, so I am used to greeting people as I walk by them (strangers) – to me, it is just a courtesy. Granted, if I were “up north” I might not expect the same behavior..but especially if I see the same people each day, I would think a subtle greeting, such as a nod or a “good morning” is just courtesy and an acknowledgement of that person.
If someone ignored me continuously, I would probably just avert my eyes and not say anything the next time, but sometimes I can be really stubborn like that. You know, like it is a challenge then – to MAKE them greet me….hee hee – depends on how cantankerous I’m feeling that morning

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By: BlapherMJ

BlapherMJ — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:10:25 +0000

I know exactly what you mean! This has happened to me many times. I continue to say Good Morning, Hello, etc. whenever I pass by or see others… The way I see it, folks will either greet you back or they won’t, but you’ve done the right thing being polite and neighborly! You never know how a smile and a friendly greeting can make a difference in someone’s day!

By: Michelle in Mx

Michelle in Mx — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:37:17 +0000

how - er - interesting . . . I know here you either say hi or get staired at Michelle in Mx's last blog post..Portrates

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:37:50 +0000

Yes, I think that is sad that people have become so busy and wrapped up in the hustle and bustle, that they lost the greeting etiquette. Seriously, I think it is super that you greet them, and continue! That is great, and maybe they will get it someday. Maybe they can’t hear you, or don’t speak English…but, I have a feeling they are just too darn busy to utter the word “hello”. Wear a shirt with a big and bright smilie face that states, “HI!!” Hopefully tomorrow you will get a few hello’s. Great to start walking, huh? I can’t wait until this round of snow is gone…and the warm temps come back for the year!!

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:26:22 +0000

oh my gosh woman where do you live? Hawaii Kai? For some reason I see you living in the Kailua/Enchanted Lake area....??? Don't know what the problem is, people everywhere don't have manners anymore is what I think the problem is. Dee's last blog post..Hi Mom, What cha doing?

By: Cathi

Cathi — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:35:41 +0000

You my dear are an upstanding young lady that is courteous and has manners. Those are truly qualities that are lost in this day and age. Do not let yourself slip into societyâ€™s shortcomings. Stay as you are and you will be the example your sweet little girls will grow to be like. Cathi's last blog post..Tutus

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:00:29 +0000

I think you should keep on greeting everyone…you never know when it will be YOUR hello that will make their day! I think in our world full of technology, we forget to be personable! Good for you for trying!

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