Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Yes I can see how some women don't want to lead men on, but a quick hello with no lingering stare does not send the wrong message I believe.
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. . "If one has no sense of humor, one is in trouble." Betty White (1922-2021) R.I.P. |
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My wife and I are both hermits - introverts and not very social creatures. So, we tend to not join in neighborhood events like driveway parties and things.
Since moving here, we have been making it a point to wave, smile and nod at anyone and everyone as we drive around or are getting the mail or whatever. I would say about 99% of those that notice us wave and smile back. It is sad some here in TV have had other experiences, but our experience is this is the friendliest home town we have ever live in. Online is a tad different, but in person people always seem friendly to us. |
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Never met a stranger, we always wave, response or not.
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I am a very social person when out, I talk and acknowlege all who pass.
My kids when young were allways embarrassed that I spoke to people in shopping queues etc. Funny thing is I dislike parties, socialising at home or in others houses. Really guard my privacy. A shrink would have a field day with me! |
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Complicated question!
Primarily we need to examine individual differences, i.e. heredity and environment both determine personality traits. Certainly past experiences play a role, as you have mentioned. Will the "electronically connected, social media" environment result in a preference to isolate oneself and make face to face interaction less preferred and therefore less important to people? I believe Dale Carnegie had it right (HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE). His principles should continue to apply, and he certainly would encourage us to show interest in others. Greeting a stranger would obviously fall into this category! Enjoy your Northern summer!! Quote:
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One Sunday morning, I was picking up my mail. A woman was having trouble getting a newspaper from the machine, so I asked if I could help. She said she had only brought 3 quarters and a nickel. But, when I said that I would be happy to give her a quarter, she replied, "Oh no, I'll walk home and get my own quarter". I thought that was pretty rude.
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When we bought here 9 years ago everyone seemed to wave as being part of big family . With the influx of northerners small town old fashioned friendliness is gone, scowls and gloom seems to be their natural manner.
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Stranger danger
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This poem came to mind
Smiling is Infectious By: Spike Milligan Smiling is Infectious You catch it like the flu When someone smiled at me today I started smiling too I passed around the corner And someone saw my grin When he smiled I realized I had passed it on to him I thought about that smile Then I realized it’s worth A single smile just like mine Could travel round the earth So if you feel a smile begin Don’t leave it undetected Let’s start an epidemic quick And get the world infected |
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Walking, riding my bike or out in the cart I always look to say hi, wave or even nod.
Some people seem deep in thought and don’t look up, but that’s ok, I don’t take it as rude I just assume they have a lot on their mind. |
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