I’m asking because it’s a very normal thing to do here.
When you enter a room, but also things like a hairdresser or say a small cafe, you say hello to the people there and say goodbye when leaving. Or when taking a bus, you say hello to the driver and goodbye or thank him when getting off.
I was only recently told by some online friends of mine that this is pretty weird in other places. So I’m wondering if I’m (or my country) is the weird one or them
I can’t stand this attitude; I encounter it mainly while walking two tiny friendly dogs. I’ll just say “hello” or maybe “sorry about that” if the dogs are in the way (I always try to get out of the way but people can and do appear out of nowhere).
I’m always met with “😒”. Shame on me for being so threatening with my fucking chihuahuas I guess.
I’m guilty of that sometimes, but it’s not you and it’s not anger/disgust. It’s pure, uncut social awkwardness and adhd overthinking. Or I’m just upset about something and lost in my own head. I’m not rude on purpose. 😖
I try not to take it personally but being from the Midwest it just feels incredibly rude; it’s just my upbringing not matching up with the local culture.