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May 03, 03
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Life's too short to wonder why...
Has our society gotten to the point where its awkward to say "hi" to someone??
I mean honestly, i've always enjoyed meeting new people and introducing myself to new faces at parties, but lately I seem to be getting more and more of an odd reaction.. or they comment with "what kind of E have you popped?" That really bothers me, because I'm not always high, and substances don't effect the possibility of me introducing myself to someone. I've always been a friendly person and I can be on the skytrain and see someone with an awesome tattoo and compliment them on it, or if someone talks to me, i'll respond and continue a brief conversation. But it seems like no one does that anymore, or if they do, everyone assumes that they do it with the intentions to "pick up" the other person, which really upsets me, because that almost always isn't the case, for myself anyways. I've always been under the impression that life's too short to wonder why the person that just walked by you smiled or said "hi".. just return the favour it'll be a benefit to you both :) 
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May 04, 03
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yeah i think it is wierd out there you say hi
to someone and most of the time you dont get a response. poeple need top be more open to the world.
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hi!
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May 04, 03
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^^are you trying to pick me up?
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May 04, 03
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HI evryone!!!
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hello to everyone that responded
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May 04, 03
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i hate it when i try to be nice and people think im crazzy i do it all the time after school.. while i sit and wait.. someone passes and i say .. "HELLO".. and they look at me all wide eyed and keep walking... and im like.. "FINE.. DONT SAY HI THEN".. i mean .. im just being nice.. and im not a freak or anything.. ? GEEZ!!
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May 04, 03
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Most of the people you meet in life are weak minded, they turn to fear and thus have a tendancy to react to situations rather than act. I honestly believe it's a waste of time to introduce yourself to someone new, that you've just met. I'd much rather spend those few seconds strengthening the ties with an actual friend. Last edited by sungoo; May 04, 03 at 10:06 PM.
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May 05, 03
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^ how did you make these 'real' friends - were they gifts of God or did you have to introduce yourself at some point? and why is it just because you met them first that they get to be the only ones in your life? Sure maybe meeting new people is a waste of time for you, and maybe a smile from a stranger means nothing to you - but it makes some people's day, it may lead to the greatest connnection of your life - I have had many a meaningful moment w/ a total stranger
truth be told you can only tell some things to a stranger an dif you are open to it amazing things can come your way via a stranger. The ties of an actual friend may benefit from your few seconds of stranger time or you might change that strangers life, or brighten their day or find your soul mate - or you might get punched in the face - the point is that you don't know - and since you don't know you shouldn't write it off as not worth your time. Jingles
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May 05, 03
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I find it rude if someone makes eye contact with me, intentionally or not, and does nothing. Not even a nod for acknowledgement or a smile.
I don't think that life is long enough not to be able to crack a smile at someone.
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May 05, 03
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I guess my strongest belief with this whole topic is that good things come to those who wait. When you try to create friendship with people that don't really matter, over and over, your trust begins to get strained between all these people. Also the foundation of the friendship seems a little weak to me, when you don't know anything about them at all. And honestly, I rarely ever introduce myself to anybody anymore as I lack trust in strangers. There has only been one person that I was kind to when they tried to show me kindness, and that was cause he tried to converse with me several times after I acted very nonchalant towards him. Another thing I believe is if someone truly wanted to make an effort to be your friend they'd have to prove their worth, no?
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May 05, 03
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Jingles that was really well said!
"When you try to create friendship with people that don't really matter, over and over, your trust begins to get strained between all these people." Thats an odd way of thinking... since when do certain individuals "matter" more than others?? And I never mentioned anything about trusting everyone immedietely, I think that trust has to be earned, but by never igniting a conversation or simply saying "hi" then you'll never know if they could've potentially been an amazing person. "Also the foundation of the friendship seems a little weak to me, when you don't know anything about them at all." Thats why you get a sense of the person by having a brief conversation with them, then you can determine whether you want to continue a friendship with them or not. I'm not trying to impose my thoughts on anyone, and I totally respect what you're saying Klaus, its just that I personally still have hope for mankind. A lot of the time i'll question whether I do or not.. especially after reading books like "brave new world" and "heart of darkness" but I mean, if everyone just gives up then what would become of this world? thanks Sal *muah*
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May 05, 03
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I never thought you were imposing your thoughts onto me and I just thought I was voicing my opinion.
On another note, some of my favorite books are 1984 and Brave New World. As I believe 1984 was probably the most influencial non fiction book that I've ever read.
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