Blog Catalog Discussion: What is your answer if I say Hello to you...

Majik on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Majik — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:32:52 -0500

Probably "Wassup?" Depends on what part of town we are in at the time. There are some not so pleasant areas in every city.

Arcticulates on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Arcticulates — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:30:01 -0500

I would say in answer, HI!! How are ya?
I would do that in San Francisco while visiting my friend, and she would say to the people, *#*#! off! Which always startled me...I am just happy by nature, and seeing someone react in anger for no reason really surprises me.

balidreamhome on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

balidreamhome — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:21:32 -0500

none sort of that just be nice and friendly...

DocNicole on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

DocNicole — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:16:39 -0500

I don't know depends on the intention...and if you are going to buy me something, or open the door.

balidreamhome on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

balidreamhome — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:43:53 -0500

deferent place deferent behavior and I think the world is remain the same but people act differently these days, perhaps this cause by the pressure of life and I don't know maybe 'blogger warming' LOL, certainly I will replay Hi, to other who pass by and say Hello to me...

Hi everyone....

Tigress on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Tigress — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:08:08 -0500

I'm a friendly person. I'll say Hi!

Tigress on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Tigress — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:07:45 -0500

LOL! You do have a point but not everyone does that. :-D

ekim941 on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

ekim941 — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:31:27 -0500

I went shopping in NYC every year around the holidays. I lost track of time once and had to ask someone, "Do you know what time it is or should I just go F#ck myself?". The guy laughed and told me the time. :)

People in NYC generally have a good sense of humor.

kdawg68 on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

kdawg68 — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:26:48 -0500

I'd react by saying "No!!! We've no shrubberies here!!"

robertstevenson on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

robertstevenson — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:08:24 -0500

Ekim, This lady stopped me while on a train from SC to NYC. I was 15, saying Howdy to just about everyone I passed. She grabbed me and said, "Sonny, you oughtta just go ahead and give me your money now - if you do that in New York, you'll be mugged for sure.

robertstevenson on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

robertstevenson — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:05:11 -0500

Hey, how ya doin?

drdental on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

drdental — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:03:10 -0500

I always thought it was common courtesy to politely respond with "hello" or something of the like. I don't know, maybe it's a Midwestern thing. I agree with Jess, the world is becoming increasingly unfriendly.

Danz on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Danz — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:59:15 -0500

I would say hello in return while walking away.

Anniepooh on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Anniepooh — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:56:48 -0500

There we go...

Anniepooh on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Anniepooh — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:56:08 -0500

LOL! Not true about NY!

Anniepooh on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Anniepooh — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:55:37 -0500

"Morning! How are you?" Does that make me weird? LOL I say hi to each person I pass...

jessblabber on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

jessblabber — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:51:34 -0500

I would say hello. Saying hello is harmless and it's nice to be greeted. I think it is sad that people are scared of someone saying hello. What is happening to the world we live in?

cayasm on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

cayasm — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:44:23 -0500

I would respond in kind. :)

ekim941 on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

ekim941 — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:38:42 -0500

In Florida, we say "Howdy"

In NY City we say "Go F&*$ yourself" :)

ender on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

ender — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:37:55 -0500

there've been studies done on this. a LOT of people will react just to their assumption from your tone of voice. so if you say "hey asshole" in the same voice you say "hey daniel" ... most people won't realize what you really said.

i have yet to put this to the test for myself ....

ender on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

ender — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:36:18 -0500

Hola.

wholeliving on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

wholeliving — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:34:10 -0500

I live in a small town & always say "Good Morning" or "Hello" as I approach someone yet most people, and these are the same people I see every day, just look right through me. I've often thought... what if one day I swore at them instead? Would they produce a reaction?

robertstevenson on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

robertstevenson — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:30:38 -0500

I say: Hey how ya doin?
or Good afternoon/evening
depending on the circumstances.

RenalFailure on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

RenalFailure — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:28:28 -0500

I say... "I NEED AN ADULT! I NEED AN ADULT!"

But I process innocent greetings differently than others.

Dicky22 on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

Dicky22 — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:10:20 -0500

i will say....."hello..thank you"

timethief on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

timethief — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:14:50 -0500

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balidreamhome on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

balidreamhome — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:56:15 -0500

what a strange world out there :-)

jackpayne on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

jackpayne — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:52:20 -0500

Risk is the name of the game. Don't listen to your Mother; speak to strangers.

wares4life on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

wares4life — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:36:58 -0500

I pretty much log you in as a fool and keep on walking.

JillSaxon on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

JillSaxon — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:40:12 -0500

LOL. In Los Angeles... people look at you like you're crazy when you randomly say "hello" to them. They immediately go on the defensive. Amazing how times are changing...

But personally... if you did it in a way that wasn't creepy, I'd respond in kind.

balidreamhome on 'What is your answer if I say Hello to you...'

balidreamhome — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:32:52 -0500

what is possible answer I might get when I said Hello to you.. do you just walk by or reply me Hi...!