Whats your reaction under such situation?
By sweetyethot
@sweetyethot (1737)
China
May 16, 2009 8:29am CST
This morning,I came across a neighbor ,a boy with whom I just say'Hi'.He was with his newly engaged girlfriend.I know nothing about his girlfriend,I even dont know what she looks like.She seems like a trendy girl.I only saw her back and her wearings cuz she avoided facing me intendedly.The boy and I exchanged our polite greeting but I cant help thinking about his girlfriend.Do think she was a little impolite?If I were her,I would at least face the stranger and smile even if Im not introduced. What you think?When you are with your partner,and he/she comes across a acquaintance,whats your reaction? Is it totally none of your business?Or you may try to be nice? I wanna know how you guys think.Have a nice day.
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13 responses
@cbeee3 (2061)
• India
16 May 09
I think that was impolite too,on her part. Had I been in her place and had I seen you saying hello to him, I would most definitely have smiled at you too.
But then there is one question that arises. Maybe she didn't do it intentionally and was having a serious discussion with her BF.So it is possible that she was thinking of something else(This happens to all of us).Or perhaps, she just did not notice you.
If it was a face to face encounter at close quarters then I can say it was impolite on her part.Else, I think give her another chance and you will come to know.:)
@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
18 May 09
Well,that makes sense.I remember they didnt talk at the time I saw them.I didnt recognize them the moment I saw them.They might say a word or two then,and they didnt walk very closely.Who knows? Thanks for your opinions.
@North_Atlantic (126)
• United States
16 May 09
I don't really think she was being all that rude. Since her back was turned she probably didn't see you, and if she's a shy person she might have felt awkward exchanging greetings with someone that she did not know. Just saying hello and wishing you a nice day definitely would have been the polite thing to do, but we have to remember that all people are different. She might be a person, or from a family that is less open to public greetings if you do not know the person. I always try to be nice and social when meeting new people, but I know plenty of people that are too shy to come up to a stranger and greet them. I think in the end, we just have to remember that people are all different.
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@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
18 May 09
Mind you that I know she avoided facing me intendedly.I was sure that she walked on the left of the boy and then she made a detour so she couldnt meet me.I was not offended at all. I hope I wouldn't that impolite. Thanks for sharing.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
16 May 09
I would have been more friendly, I'm sure but thats just me. Maybe she is shy?? I don't know. I was extremely shy when I was younger and yet I was always friendly...smiley. Some people are just not as sociable as others. I wouldn't take it personally. It's probably just her personality.
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
18 May 09
I think in any given situation, a smile is good. And in this case, she could have smiled at you even if she don't feel like talking or greeting etc. That's quite rude of her, I should think so. Because even if she does not know you, you know her boyfriend and she should give a bit of indication on that.
@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
16 May 09
Personally, I think it's rude to do that, even if being shy. Even if I don't want to initiate any conversation, I would smile and said nothing. It's more than enough. But she might not see you so it's bet not to judge her yet. Still, if I am you, I'll just shrug and walk away. People now days are unpredictable. The ones that being nice may not as you think they are, so do the opposites. We can never tell that.
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@slimandsexy (53)
• United States
17 May 09
Of course this is just one instance, but I would guess she is the jealous type. By not looking at you she is trying to make you go away (in her mind). I think he is in for a long ride. I have had guy friends who could not even acknowledge me anymore and then they would explain later away from their girlfriend. That is exactly how those girlfriends would treat me.
@kawalnarang (1095)
• Trinidad And Tobago
16 May 09
Being nice to people is NICE,,but it ain't EASY,, never worry bout it darling,,it's just true, for the circumstances,, She might take a little while to show a different behaviour,,all of us have different ways dear
@charlenmendoza (922)
• Philippines
16 May 09
We really dont know the girl, maybe she didnt see you or hear saying hi to you. But usually when i am with my friends or my boyfriends, i face them so he/she can introduce me to his/her acquaitance. Although before with my ex husband, we have an agreement that if he saw someone that he cant remember the name, i will leave and to avoid embarassment on both part.
@111flylcx (267)
• China
17 May 09
She is impolite when meet a stranger and say nothing ever she avoids facing you.Maybe she is shy .they are engaged recently.Many girls is at this present ,they are shy.
@Maryam27 (411)
• Pakistan
17 May 09
That's kinda weird reaction but maybe she is new to the relationship also and figuring out her partner or something. If I was her I would have smiled and said hello to someone my husband greet. Don't think much about it, our world is full of different people and their different reactions to any and everything. So smile and forget ;)
@fishkingback (430)
• China
17 May 09
Maybe she is too shy to face a stranger,maybe she is impolite ,or maybe something else .Everyone is different,we can't judge a person by the little thing.It's not a big deal ,is it?I know some one ,they don't like to talk to stranger,but they are really good guys to friends .It is just personality that we should respect ,then we will have more fun in our life.
@samansomarathna (2)
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16 May 09
if i met a stranger wen am goin with ma partner ... i would at least face the stranger and smile cuz dats nyc as we all are human beings we must talk to evryone .....!!
