FabSwingers.com forum: Meeting people when out?

By (user no longer on site) OP
16 weeks ago

When you’re out and about, do you ever talk to strangers?

Do you even smile at strangers when you walk past?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

All the darn time.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
16 weeks ago

"All the darn time. "

Not you

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By *mmaleiaWoman
16 weeks ago

Trowbridge

Yep, I’ll chat to anybody

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By *naswingdressWoman
16 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

Sometimes. I've not hit the point where I use my cane as a weapon yet

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I'm not a psychopath so, no

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By *ommy2125Man
16 weeks ago

down

All the time, I say hello to people if I'm passing too in a friendly old school way. E.g. if I wore a hat I'd tip it with a jolly good morning or a lovely day. I'm 40 going on 80.

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By *oughmanMan
16 weeks ago

Sunderland

Yes I do. People are cold enough towards others and it's getting worse. If you can make one persons day just a little better with kind words or even just a sincere smile why wouldn't you.

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By *otuseater11Man
16 weeks ago

kilwinning

Me a will talk to anyone

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

"All the darn time.

Not you

🤐

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
16 weeks ago

Reading

If I'm on a dog walk, I feel obligated to say good morning/afternoon/evening to other dog walkers. Quite often have to stop and let our dogs do their thing and end up talking. A lot of times other people stop me because of my dog (people love him, he's a very joy infectious creature!) and it gets me talking to others.

If I'm on my own, I rarely speak to others.

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By *r.and.Mrs.DSCouple
16 weeks ago

Somewhere in Neverland

I would never start a conversation with a stranger (social anxiety). I can hold a conversation, but I just can't start it 🫣

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I would never start a conversation with a stranger (social anxiety). I can hold a conversation, but I just can't start it 🫣"

You should stand at the bus stops near me. It's like a bloomin gossip shop.

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By *ildTimes.Man
16 weeks ago

Wherever I May Roam

I don't go out, I prefer to stay in and start 20 threads on fab each day ...,🥪

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By *vaRoseWoman
16 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

"When you’re out and about, do you ever talk to strangers?

Do you even smile at strangers when you walk past?

All the time

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By *r.ZeusMan
16 weeks ago

london

I live in London. We don’t talk or make eye contact

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

All the time, its just one of those things in Glasgow, a wee old woman will tell you her life story in the supermarket queue.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
16 weeks ago

"I don't go out, I prefer to stay in and start 20 threads on fab each day ...,🥪"

If someone starts 20 threads in a day, I’d report them as I think it’s breaking forum rules.

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By *nkedguy777Man
16 weeks ago

Manchester

Yes definitely,I love chatting with people when I'm out for a few drinks

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By (user no longer on site) OP
16 weeks ago

"Yes definitely,I love chatting with people when I'm out for a few drinks "

Pubs are good for this. Especially when the football is on

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By *uzzieboyMan
16 weeks ago

taunton

All the time always nice to be happy and smile 😊 and even say hi to strangers

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By *layfullsamMan
16 weeks ago

Solihull

"When you’re out and about, do you ever talk to strangers?

Do you even smile at strangers when you walk past?

Absolutely

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By *naswingdressWoman
16 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I would never start a conversation with a stranger (social anxiety). I can hold a conversation, but I just can't start it 🫣"

I have a mix of the anxiety (and I get overwhelmed easily because of my autism), but also the social pressure to be friendly/accommodating because I'm a woman.

It's a stupid annoying tightrope to walk on

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By *r.and.Mrs.DSCouple
16 weeks ago

Somewhere in Neverland

"I would never start a conversation with a stranger (social anxiety). I can hold a conversation, but I just can't start it 🫣

You should stand at the bus stops near me. It's like a bloomin gossip shop.

They always find me! It's like I have a neon sign "She's a listener!" 🤣

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By *reentomato2Couple
16 weeks ago

cambridge

Yes,but sadly there’s a number of people out there that look at you like you’re a maniac

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By *r.and.Mrs.DSCouple
16 weeks ago

Somewhere in Neverland

"I would never start a conversation with a stranger (social anxiety). I can hold a conversation, but I just can't start it 🫣

I have a mix of the anxiety (and I get overwhelmed easily because of my autism), but also the social pressure to be friendly/accommodating because I'm a woman.

It's a stupid annoying tightrope to walk on

It is! I feel ya. 🫶

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By *inkyycurvyyWoman
16 weeks ago

Manchester

No I'm shy

earphones in and mostly avoid eye contact

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

Yup

I’m one of those people. Will chat to anyone & everyone.

I attract the bus nutters

People tell me their life stories.

I love it

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By *as7643Man
16 weeks ago

staffs

Absolutely

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By *naswingdressWoman
16 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

"No I'm shy

earphones in and mostly avoid eye contact "

Last couple of years, particularly post my official autism diagnosis, I've accepted that headphones are an accessibility thing for me. Sound regulation (I'm very sensitive to sounds) rather than just fucking myself up when I go out.

(It doesn't always work. People are gonna people. But it helps a lot)

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By *ripfillMan
16 weeks ago

Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Havant

I really like to be bright and a bit chipper ! Saying hello or good morning

It comes from living abroad it’s not formal just lightens peoples mood in most instances ..

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By *ibennyMan
16 weeks ago

rutherglen

I smile at every one

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I do it constantly

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By *onkeynutWoman
16 weeks ago

somewhere

Fuck no.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
16 weeks ago

I say hello if they say hello first otherwise I tend to keep myself to myself. I do smile and give a little wave to dogs though

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I would never start a conversation with a stranger (social anxiety). I can hold a conversation, but I just can't start it 🫣

You should stand at the bus stops near me. It's like a bloomin gossip shop.

They always find me! It's like I have a neon sign "She's a listener!" 🤣"

Same! Some of the medical details I've been told by strangers make me wonder if I look like a nurse

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By *ookie46Woman
16 weeks ago

Deepest darkest Peru

I attract all the strangers when out and about

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By *eorgesdad69Man
16 weeks ago

Long Eaton

I have started wearing rainbow badge when out in the hope that a gay man will react positively to my cheery hello🤪 How else do I let guys know I am gay without being overtly camp 🧐👄👄

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By *lik and PaulCouple
16 weeks ago

cahoots

Yeah all the time...it's nice to be nice.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
16 weeks ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Yes, all of the time, in both drab and glam mode

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
16 weeks ago

Swansea

When out walking the dog I always greet or chat to other dog owners. Having a dog means people gravitate towards you.

When out running I will acknowledge other runners or walkers with a smile, wave or thumbs up.

If I'm out and about on errands I wouldn't say I'm a chatty person, as I'm usually focused on remembering what & where I need to be, and items I need etc.

Mrs

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By *layfulGentMan
16 weeks ago

Doncaster South Yorkshire

Always to the point I’m sure some people question as to who is this eccentric weirdo in the village

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By *r.and.Mrs.DSCouple
16 weeks ago

Somewhere in Neverland

"No I'm shy

earphones in and mostly avoid eye contact "

I can't have headphones, I need to be vigilant 🫣

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By *riar BelisseWoman
16 weeks ago

Holibobs

All the time, Im a Chatty Cathy

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By *ony MannMan
16 weeks ago

South Newton

"When you’re out and about, do you ever talk to strangers?

Do you even smile at strangers when you walk past?

Naturally and we get smiles back, mostly that is all, but a few times it goes further. I remember one in Swansea smile, hi, chat , dance, her sister disappeared (that was a disappointment) then we got friendly

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I talk to animals

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By (user no longer on site) OP
16 weeks ago

"I talk to animals "

I know. I go outside with you

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

"I talk to animals

I know. I go outside with you"

Woof

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By (user no longer on site) OP
16 weeks ago

"I talk to animals

I know. I go outside with you

Woof"

i know what that means

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

"I talk to animals

I know. I go outside with you

Woof

i know what that means"

Neigh you don't

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By *xperiencing-newCouple
16 weeks ago

Nottingham

I atleast smile to most I'm walking past.

Or a quick hello, people can go through life feeling they're not seen, it's always the small things (except penis size) that make the most difference

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By *aulaBabeTV/TS
16 weeks ago

somewhere

Yes I try to say hello or smile, more so in winter though than the summer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
16 weeks ago

"I talk to animals

I know. I go outside with you

Woof

i know what that means

Neigh you don't "

Is that horse language or brummie?

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By *carlet SeductionWoman
16 weeks ago

Maidstone

I barely talk to people i know, why on earth would I talk to strangers!?

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By *atinaChica54Woman
16 weeks ago

Marlborough

All the time

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I always say hello to people in passing and most of the time it is reciprocated. I hate ignorance, no need for it.

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By *hades Of GreyMan
16 weeks ago

Leeds

When wallking the dog, it greatly annoys me when blanked by others, particularly if they are also walking a dog.

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By *WANDTGCouple
16 weeks ago

Borough of Greenwich

On country walks we do or if we're walking in a park. But not on the high street . Also when we are abroad, I seem to say hello to everyone.

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
16 weeks ago

Newcastle

I didn’t used to. I’d walk around trying to stay unnoticed and not make eye contact with people.

Since starting swinging and putting myself in a lot more social situations with strangers my confidence has grown and now i have no problem starting conversations and smiling at people when out and about day to day.

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By *ony MannMan
16 weeks ago

South Newton

Good 4 u x

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

No, it’s not wise to do it around these parts. You get a kicking for half looking at someone for more than a few seconds

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