I am curious how many of you have ever pretended not to see a person when out in public. You know the scenario; walking through a local store when you happen to look up and spot someone that you would really rather not say hi to and you look down and head in a completely different direction to avoid bumping into them.
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I have been guilty of both doing this and having it done to me. I actually have to laugh and I do {right out loud} when people do it to me because in all honestly most that do it to me are people I would so rather not have to pretend to be nice to. All the power to them for thinking they got away with avoiding someone who really could care less if they said hi or not.
I really can’t stand playing nice to people I don’t like. There are few people I don’t really like and those fall into the category of ; too into themselves, judgmental and sometimes even arrogant personalities. I tend to flock to people who can benefit from my happiness and I can benefit from theirs. Don’t get me wrong, I am not always happy and I do realize humans are not always 100% happy, but if someone is going to simply say hi to me just to get the latest dish on my personal life or whatever well then in all honesty they can go fly a kite, or rather continue to pretend they didn’t see me at the store.
I will survive, because those are people who the world need not let into their lives. I thrive for positive, thoughtful and caring individuals who really enjoy company of happy, low drama people.
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I’ve done this, and it’s a good thing. Rather than give each other looks or pretend to be nice, it’s a way to keep the peace and still maintain your dignity. It’s self-preservation.
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Yes, I’m guilty of it too!
I do this all the time.. its quite easy especially when you get so absorbed trying to keep your kids safe while shopping for groceries or being out in the mall with all 3 kids.
Yes, I have done it. I just don’t like folks who think they are better than I am.. I would just rather not meet them in a store, I am okay at a meeting, I just sit pretty far away. one of the moms in our scout troop is a busy body, if I see her in store and happen to bump into her, I chat, but will not let her lead me into any gossip she has heard, I simply tell her I am in a hurry and leave
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I do this all the time!! I am one of those who takes pride in the fact I am not a hypocrite and so if I don’t like you I am not going to pretend to and be all fake like with a smile, wave or hello.
I hope all those who don’t like me would do the same.
Great post!! I just had an issue at my business that came to my attention yesterday and was just writing such a post on my blog. Not done yet as it is more of a huge rant.. but hope it sparks some conversation on and off line when I am done
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