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From: nemo@rochester.UUCP (Wolfe)
Newsgroups: net.women
Subject: Re: More on crossing streets
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Date: Tue, 22-Jan-85 14:36:10 EST
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> My own belief is that, if you don't want to frighten someone,
> DON'T DO ANYTHING WEIRD.  This includes smiling and greeting a stranger as a
> friend, and also includes crossing the street to avoid them.
> 
> 				Tom Laidig

Damn shame, but it's true.  Where I come from, it's normal to greet (not as
an intimate friend, but in a friendly manner) people you pass on the street,
but I've gotten looks like I was crazy or up to no good when I've done it
up here.  I can only feel sad for those who have grown so cold and
suspicious, while I work my way back home (where it is considered rude not
to greet others).
Nemo