This is a cold cold world. I find it amazing that there is little sense of community. Especially here in Florida with all of the gated communities and barriers that folks put up. But once in a while you can strike up a friendly conversation. Once in a while. But most folks really don't like to venture outside of their social circle. By the way, I don't live in a gated community. I am just a regular guy trying to make it from check to check like most folks.
2006-07-26 08:45:32 · 6 answers · asked by cannonball 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I love talking to strangers and you're right, some people will look at you as if you just sprouted a second head just because you say "Hello". Heaven forbid you speak an entire sentence like "Great outfit, where did you get it?"
I don't let it stop me. I love meeting new people and if I have to freak out a few along the way, then so be it. I currently have a friend that I attend wine tastings with simply because I peered into her shopping cart and asked about the wine she was buying. People should trust their instincts and put themselves out there more.
2006-07-26 09:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a matter of trust. We are deluged with media reports about crimes committed by strangers to the victims. We teach our children to beware of strangers. The measures that we all take to be and feel safe are absolutely necessary! It is human instinct to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
I love to meet new people, but I listen to my "gut" and watch and listen carefully, until I feel comfortable that they are "good people." I have had some good times just by striking up a conversation with someone and chatting. Some of those people have become friends.
One thing I have learned is that it's important for me to look, act, and BE someone I'D want to meet!
2006-07-30 12:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by 2307Connie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you see in society is more often than not a reflection of yourself. Although you may live in an non-gated community, you may be gating your social desires for fear of somthing you have not identified with: maybe you feel inadequate because you can't afford the gated community ... or maybe you are embarrest by your current social group and this is keeping you from expanding. Dunno.
2006-07-26 15:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe that what u said is true, and a lot of it i blame on the cold hard facts, there are a lot of crazes out their that will kill u for ur shoes. and u can talk to people on the world wide web without ever seeing them. i personally believe that most people don't want to meet new people cause thay are afraid thay wont be excepted.
2006-07-27 13:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by bonny b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is true in an urban environment. I think it is a lot different in the country. If you try to hike down a country road, every other car will stop to offer a ride.
2006-07-26 15:52:15 · answer #5 · answered by Woody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some one once pointed out to me that when people in a big city smile at you they want something but in a small town people can smile back because they do not expect it to cost them anything.
pretty sad but oh well
2006-07-26 16:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋