How do you acknowledge each other? Is a "how are you" "good how are you" okay, or what about an "i know you" nod?
2007-03-10 10:35:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I usually just smile. I'm not the chatty type.
2007-03-10 10:37:27 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the aquantiance. I just saw a friend at the grocery store who I have'nt seen in months, so I bashed my cart into hers to get her attention. We had a good laugh!
If it's someone I know I usually say "Hi" but there are some people who just get a nod.
2007-03-10 11:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how crowded the street your on is: rather crowded then just a nod of acknowledgement should be good enough; not too crowded then a simple "Hello" or "How's it going?" as you continue to walk will be good enough.
2007-03-10 10:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by dragondave187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the "how are you" "good how are you" is best. If you only do the "I know you" nod, and not say anything with it, then they may feel kind of weird that you didn't say how you are doing, if even casually. Do you know what I mean?
2007-03-10 13:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by zaytox0724 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a brief "hi" or a smile or nod seems to do the job.
2007-03-10 10:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on who it is, either exchange Hi's and how are you's as we walk by, or just nod hello.
2007-03-10 10:40:46 · answer #6 · answered by consumingfire783 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would smile, and if the other person looks willing for a quick chat, I ask them how they are, how their family is, etc. If they don't, I just smile and say hello, and keep walking.
2007-03-10 11:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by Ruthie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a nod or a hey....if you get into the how are yous? you might be looking at stopping for a nice smalltalk convo
2007-03-11 15:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by darkling 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give a big high five and say "How ya doin bro?", or, just a smile or nod would do.
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2007-03-10 10:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just a simple hi, or hi how are you is fine, it depends on how much time you have.
2007-03-10 12:36:32 · answer #10 · answered by holdontowhatyouhave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋