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Do you say hello to people when you are out and about

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By *usman 199 OP   Man
over a year ago

Stockport

I do if someone smiles just nice manners in my eyes how about you

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Hello

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep in my village everybody says hi to each other whether you no them or not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always say hello to people. Manners cost nothing

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By *ohohoWoman
over a year ago

Up North

Yeah. Especially on a walk in the countryside. It’s odd if people don’t say hello. I have been caught out a few times with those wireless headphones, thinking people are talking to me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh golly, yes hello

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place


"Yeah. Especially on a walk in the countryside. It’s odd if people don’t say hello. I have been caught out a few times with those wireless headphones, thinking people are talking to me. "

Yes, this. And same with the headphones

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By *heekyflickWoman
over a year ago

LINCOLN

Always...you never know if your smile and hi might be their only interaction for the day...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Being a city girl, I find it extremely weird… like strangers saying hello to me??

Hahah I guess it’s courtesy and nice but none literally does it here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also i usually smile tho here and there and that is more than enough x a nice smile is good x

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By *batMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

I come from somewhere that everyone says hi or similar. And I like it!

Gbat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always smile and say hello if someone catches my eye, though I do sometimes hope they will say ‘you look fab’ as a sign they have seen me on here.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Yep a hello and smile.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Always say hello - you never know if you’ll be the only person they speak to that day

J x

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By *imply_SensualMan
over a year ago

warrington

If someone makes eye contact, I will always say hello, good morning etc.

If freaks a lot of people out in London though when I do it there, they look at me as if I just arrived from Mars

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I was a postman, I would say hello or good morning to anyone that passed. I found myself doing it when I was off shift and wondered why I'd get the odd look like I had just shat in their kettle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do if someone smiles just nice manners in my eyes how about you "

The mature generation I do - 60 plus.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Not always. It's simply not possible on a crowded street. I usually smile at least otherwise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most of the time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah always just the guy I am

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By *eardybobMan
over a year ago

the Goldilocks Zone

Sure do! - It is very normal here in NI to chat with total strangers

I like to throw in a cheeky wink from time to time too (as I get a lot of folks staring at my height when I'm walking about...) love it when they don't get flustered, and hold eye contact for a second or two - confidence is so sexy!

...I got a slow wink back from a regular in my local coffee shop the other day too - made me blush! Might just see how that develops...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like to say hi or at least acknowledge people when I am out running or walking but I wouldn't necessarily do this when in town shopping unless there's some kind of little interaction such as holding doors open etc

NBVN x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah I’m generally a friendly guy anyway… so I’ll always say hello to people that make eye contact

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. It makes them uncomfortable

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By *oppet22TV/TS
over a year ago

huddersfield

Yes definitely do

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

yes I do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Always...you never know if your smile and hi might be their only interaction for the day..."

Definitely this is why I do it and it's my only interaction of a day so helps us both

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By *ilent...BobMan
over a year ago

Shushhhhhhyourmouthville

Yeah, and not just if they're young fit and female either. I think it's nice to smile and say hi to ALL the people. I love a flirt with old ladies or an "alright Budd" with an old fella walking his dog, it's just nice to make folks smile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep just friendly that way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes in my hometown, no in London XD

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By *usman 199 OP   Man
over a year ago

Stockport


"Hello "

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By *eardybobMan
over a year ago

the Goldilocks Zone

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By *alentino7Man
over a year ago

London


"Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue "

In London nobody does

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes

I do when opportunity comes up. Dont expect me to stop if I'm out running though. That's not gonna happen. Least I'll do is wave lol

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Always say hello to people when I'm out walking. It's the normal thing to do. Never understood those who are uncomfortable with a simple hello.

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By *eardybobMan
over a year ago

the Goldilocks Zone


"Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue

In London nobody does "

Hit the wrong button there and accidentally deleted!

Was saying, I really miss Sheffield, but NI is very close as a home from home

Lived in London for a while too - know what you mean... you can be pressed up tight against a dozen people in the tube, but God forbid you should actually speak to any of them!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In the hills always hello, in town everybody are miserable buggers so no

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

When I’m outside of London, up north or in the countryside yes, anywhere else they just think you’re crazy

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By *usman 199 OP   Man
over a year ago

Stockport


"When I’m outside of London, up north or in the countryside yes, anywhere else they just think you’re crazy "

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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I always smile if I can catch their eye. With a hello too if possible.

I'm a bit old fashioned with manners lol.

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By *ollyloveMan
over a year ago

Downham Market

I always say hello to more mature people, you normally get a smile and greeting back. I avoid saying hello to younger adults, they normally look at you like you are from Mars

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I will out of politeness but if a man says hello to me while I’m out walking, it does make me uncomfortable. Sad state of the world I suppose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue

In London nobody does

Hit the wrong button there and accidentally deleted!

Was saying, I really miss Sheffield, but NI is very close as a home from home

Lived in London for a while too - know what you mean... you can be pressed up tight against a dozen people in the tube, but God forbid you should actually speak to any of them!"

My cousins came up a few months ago from London they went to the local chippy and came back freaked out someone started talking to them in the queue

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

It depends. I like a very early walk and the only people on the prom at that hour are dog walkers. Every single one says good morning, and I'll smile and say good morning back.

By lunchtime it's a different group of people and they're far less likely to speak.

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

Depends where I am and when it is. If I'm out with the dogs then yeah a smile and hello. If I'm walking home from the pub then I'll only talk with people I know.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

All the time! I'm very well known locally, and my job means I speak with a lot of people every day, mainly so I can sell them something lol!

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By *asilyled1Man
over a year ago

ogmore valley

Always. In the valley it’s pretty much the norm. But yeah always say hello.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

All the time, sometimes full on conversations and it takes ages to cut the front lawn due to chatterboxing with passers by

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"Hello "

Hello you -)

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Yes I do wherever I go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue

In London nobody does

Hit the wrong button there and accidentally deleted!

Was saying, I really miss Sheffield, but NI is very close as a home from home

Lived in London for a while too - know what you mean... you can be pressed up tight against a dozen people in the tube, but God forbid you should actually speak to any of them!

My cousins came up a few months ago from London they went to the local chippy and came back freaked out someone started talking to them in the queue "

Literally me!!! Ahha some of my family is in the countryside now and when I go visit, I am freaked out when people u cross when walking say morning or hello

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not the done thing down London way. We're sad this covid thing is blowing over and we cannot cross the road to avoid people anymore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I'm out for a walk in the local footpaths then always say hello. Just out to the shops etc then no.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A lot, especially to the elderly residents I live around. Just lost a lovely elderly neighbour, she was a beautiful soul.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's not the done thing down London way. We're sad this covid thing is blowing over and we cannot cross the road to avoid people anymore."

To be fair we are afraid to look at people in the eyes on the tube.. like avoid like the plague Ahhaha

Tho I do like glancing here and there I can’t help it xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First time I went to London I couldn’t believe how cold people were, I’d say hello to everyone, say I was in town for a few days and I’d probably see them around, they’d just look at me blankly and carry on walking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely...we find it strange and a bit rude not to.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I smile at people. I don't tend to talk to them, and I don't do it expecting a response

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By *his_Kitty_ScratchesWoman
over a year ago

WSM

I do! I smile at everyone and usually say hello, majority reply which is nice

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By *aturegentdurhamMan
over a year ago

Stanley

Yes where ever i am i always say hello to people i pass.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do if someone smiles just nice manners in my eyes how about you "

Yes sometimes when you get the right vibe defo

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

I do it all the time. Sometimes I get into conversation if I’m being nosey. My children when they were younger, used to hate it. Lol.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Yes I've turned to my mother and talk to randomers whether they like it or not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brought up in Yorkshire. It was rude to not say hello to everyone you pass in the street. People used to look at me like I had slipped out the back door of the asylum when I moved to London.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

Generally yes - I’m a friendly fecker.

The comments on here from Londoners amused me.

My oldest daughter worked there for a couple of years after uni. Whilst visiting her and using the tube I used to deliberately make eye contact with people and smile on the tube. Can’t remember anyone ever smiling back though!

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By *usman 199 OP   Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Londoners seem to get a bad press it can't be all true surely im sure there is a pleasant bunch out there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always smile & say hello to people.. it’s the American upbringing..

I also chat to strangers in queues. Last time I was in London I struck up a conversation with someone on the tube..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No,I don't want to encourage others to engage in conversation

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

So glad we live in the north, couldn’t be doing with people being cold and ignoring you, what happened down there?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. I do quite often if they are smiley and seen friendly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dont all the friendly stranded in London people ever cross paths with fellow other out of town smilers and revel in an orgy of grateful, happy greetings. London's not that big surely

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith


"It's not the done thing down London way. We're sad this covid thing is blowing over and we cannot cross the road to avoid people anymore.

To be fair we are afraid to look at people in the eyes on the tube.. like avoid like the plague Ahhaha

Tho I do like glancing here and there I can’t help it xx"

Lmao! You can always tell the tourists on the Tube; they speak to you!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep I try to , but found only the older generation will reply , get odd looks from the youngsters

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By *inkyInkedBiWoman
over a year ago

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Yes, I love a little natter with people.

Did at the dog groomers the other day, do it at the shops etc.

You never know if it’s the only conversation someone has had that day and it could make them smile

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

All the time with mixed reactions

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

Yeah of course, only takes a sec and might cheer someone's day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My area is mostly full of the older generation. They all say morning or afternoon etc. And they always get respectful reply.

Manners are free and should be offered to all.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Yes xx if they smile I do x

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By *ngusLaddieMan
over a year ago

angus


"I like to say hi or at least acknowledge people when I am out running or walking but I wouldn't necessarily do this when in town shopping unless there's some kind of little interaction such as holding doors open etc

NBVN x"
always aknowledge other runners or walkers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most of the time I do yeah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Smile bad say hi

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By *andsCouple
over a year ago

Edin

Always

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do yeah. Just seems wrong and more effort to pass someone and look away.

I always get a wide birth though.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I ways say hello to people when out with my dogs and have met alot of lovely people by doing so.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I ways say hello to people when out with my dogs and have met alot of lovely people by doing so. "

I love dogs so much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im Welsh so we always say hiya when out. Friendly bunch we are!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im Welsh so we always say hiya when out. Friendly bunch we are!"

I have visited Wales quite a lot and everyone just seems nice, like no one takes life any more seriously than they have to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It depends where I am out & about.

If I'm in London, not really.

If I'm in the scottish highlands on a hike, yes. ..and I'll chat for ages.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It depends where I am out & about.

If I'm in London, not really.

If I'm in the scottish highlands on a hike, yes. ..and I'll chat for ages."

Chat to someone on the tube man, you'll cause chaos!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do but I am a social butterfly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It depends where I am out & about.

If I'm in London, not really.

If I'm in the scottish highlands on a hike, yes. ..and I'll chat for ages.

Chat to someone on the tube man, you'll cause chaos!"

Haha

I do on the train when I'm leaving London to go elsewhere.

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By *i4twoMan
over a year ago

Taunton


"I ways say hello to people when out with my dogs and have met alot of lovely people by doing so. "

Me too, but I generally find I only get a response from those walking their dogs too.

I did had a lovely chat with a lady after her young daughter wanted to cross the road and say hello to my dogs. Turns out they had just lost their dog and the young girl was missing him

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"Yeah it’s very normal here in Sheffield and Yorkshire to say hello or strike a conversation in a queue

In London nobody does "

That's not true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Usually yes I love chatting with people

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup, in fact one of my favourite things was cycling home after a night shift along Thames saying good morning to the people going to work and getting dirty looks back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely, manners are free. I even go to the extent of saying Sir/Madame to the elder generation as a mark of respect

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By *inAndTonic21Couple
over a year ago

Merseyside

Yes love that and love being smiley with people

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I do yes, I consider it common courtesy to greet someone who makes eye contact …. You never know how much you may have made someone’s day

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Yes. Always. Especially walking the dog

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes definitely even if they don't say hi back

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

No avoid them as much as I can

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