some one said to me "a smile goes a long way" and that most people when smiled at will smile back out of instinct... and because it's a universal means of communication for human beings.... this morning I tried to test out that idea, so on my way to work, I smiled at anyone who I made eye contact with... although I did get a number of smiles back, mostly from women, for the most part I got dirty looks... and one guy threw his coffee across the hood of my pick-up truck. what I want to know is why are people so angry? how come when greeted by a simple smile they respond with hostility?
2006-10-31 00:28:23 · 10 answers · asked by jeep_man129 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Don't worry about that rude guy. I'm sure he's like to every one. Or maybe he doesn't like people to pay him any attention at all. Or perhaps he's simply short-tempered, and any slight thing can upset him. You did a nice thing and have made some people's day pleasant, so you don't need to worry about one single jerk. I'd encourage you to keep doing this. This is a good habbit to pass on to others. Good luck and best wishes.
And here's my online smile for you: :D
2006-10-31 00:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by claire d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those people who get angry have some serious problems so dont worry about it. theyre probably just going through a really tough time. also make sure youre not smiling in a condescending smartace way lol.
if the person youre smiling at doesnt like you already, its best to forget them.
2006-10-31 08:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by SpinKick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are paranoid or afraid of something?
I don't get it either. That man with the coffee sounds mean. Don't let the meanies get to you though. Concentrate on the people who smiled back. You might've just made their day.
2006-10-31 08:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Emily W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're having a bad day , Most men when smiled at by another man , Will assume you're assuming he's homosexual.
I'm not one for smiling , But I'll try to smurk when smiled at.
2006-10-31 08:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes people who are mad all the time want everyone else to be mad like them. they figure if I am having a bad day then everyone else should too...try not to take it personal b/c I am sure it is not..some people just have nothing better to do than be angry all the time, they have forgotten what it is like to be happy and it would be too much trouble for them to figure out how to be happy again
2006-10-31 08:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by Dark Goddess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are angry.cos they are too "caught up" in their lives dramas..the illusion of separations from god and from anything else...those are people who lives by duality of life.that is..they become too engrossed in this temporally physical life of theirs.That they end up taking it all so 'seriously" ,and blame everyone else.even god,for their miseries.lastly..Those are ppl..who don't even like themselves..they often dislike the self,not happy with themselves or the experiences.life gives them,and often has got lots of "great expectations".of themselves and others..the more then have.the more they want to amass and have,and get frustrated,with the world and themselves..when they wont get what they want.....sometimes we live our lives like "zombies" just walk,blindly, without any sense of consciousness,or of awareness,we seldom stop to smell the tea,and the coffees..seldom stop to smell the grass and the flowers,,.and appreciate nature..well.to sum it up..IT;S ALL SIGN OF PRIMITIVE NATURE AND .ONLY WHEN WE LET GO AND LET GOD,DO THE BIDS AND WORK.THAT WE WILL FINALLY RELAX..UNWIND,AND BE OURSELVES..FINALLY.
2006-10-31 08:36:53 · answer #6 · answered by brasil_mulher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people are angry because of problems. they are angry because those problems are caused by disappointments; because they could not have everything they want and desire. they are mad because some things don't go their way.. and people get frustrated. if people can learn to practice contentment and humility, iand if only they would erase their pride...the world would not be an angry planet. our inability to be contented fuels everything: Greed, Lust, Pride, Envy, Sloth.... all those sins make us crazy.
2006-10-31 08:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by brixter13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people are having a bad day...nothing against you personally. Don't worry...be happy
2006-10-31 09:47:27 · answer #8 · answered by sunny4life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are two things that i know why people are so angry is; one, because they are lonely. Two, they are depressed.
2006-10-31 08:33:38 · answer #9 · answered by Shaleigh 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe their stomach hurt
2006-10-31 08:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by moonsister_98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋