why did people stop saying good morning to each other , are they very busy which is not an exeucse, or is it a sort of old fashion to say good morning, people did even stop smiling to each other as if they live in their own world, does this comes from too much pride or what??
you can see this everywhere, schools , colleges, and especially at work.
i would like to share your opinions and see why is this happeneing, and how can we solve it if you do not like, and if you like it, then why ??
thanx alot,
2007-08-20 21:12:31 · 15 answers · asked by lara 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
It seems to happen a lot in city areas. New York City citizens don't greet each other because they think that your trying to mug them if you try to pursue a conversation with them (rightfully so). I live in a town and I agree that most people won't greet you unless greeted first. So I always say hello or sup or good evening.
It's a terrible thing that sidewalk etiquette has gone downhill, but you must remember that populations are growing, towns are growing, everything is growing. It's hard to be tight knit (where greeting is common place) with your community when there are more than 5, 000 people living there. I hope this helps!
2007-08-26 17:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by Drew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in large cities people are afraid to make eye contact with each other. This was evident to me on a recent trip to a large city in the eastern U.S. I don't know if it's out of physical fear, or if everyone is in such a big hurry going about their daily lives that they don't take time to acknowledge their fellow human being.. As a somewhat older person living in a small western town I hear folks saying Good Morning all the time, I believe as you age you take a little more time to "Smell the Roses" I also find that Smiles and a nice friendly attitude is contagious. You smile, they smile. You're nice, they are too. Usually anyway. Keep on saying "Good Morning and giving a smile, it may be considered old fashioned but it makes YOU feel good and I think others too.
2007-08-28 21:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by shirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right, it is happening almost everywhere and I think it's because life has become very fast. Gone are the days when a wife would be home looking after the family so, when both are working outside the home, life can be very hectic leaving everyone with not much time to socialise and their minds probably always thinking ahead of themselves organising their day so, they get oblivion to whom is walking past them to even say hello. I don't know where you are from but, I am lucky, I live on the Gold Coast and people are so different here, everyone says hi, good morning or whatever they feel like saying, they are all so much friendlier than city people.
2007-08-21 05:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Peace 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't seem to have this problem so much where I live (Texas). I think it is different in certain areas. You are probably right, most people are so busy that they forget to greet people. A lot of people are under a lot of stress in this fast paced world and don't smile or take the time to say hello or thank you. It would be nice if things could be the way they used to be. Slower and happier.
2007-08-25 23:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by DD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does happen. However being nice is a great thing in life. Make good friends, get involved say, good morning, good evening, and good night. Bake treats for your neighbors, and throw parties! Have fun in life, and don't let anyone spoil that for you! Even though their are some 'spoilers' in the world, you'll always find some nice people. And by the sound of it you WANT everyone to utter those words and be considerate, so by the sound of it, you are one of those nice 'please and thank you' people. So there are more people like and unlike you. Just have fun with life =P
2007-08-28 20:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are rude! But keep on smiling and saying hello. People smile right back at me in the grocery store. One man said to me this week (and it wasn't a come one), "It's nice to see such a great smile!" I'm a happy person, and had the hardest time at work being my happy self. Women are a jealous lot, and if you happen to get more attention for being nice, helpful, happy, it seems to backfire. It is a shame to have to monitor your freelings, responses, etc. One of my bosses pretended she didn't hear my good mornings.
2007-08-28 04:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by Chloe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because it's old fashioned, professional, formal, and no one likes formalities unless they work in a professional atmosphere. If people work in that atmosphere and don't say good morning they're just jerks. But at places like schools everyone's too busy being kids to be formal. But yeah, if they don't say it at work then everyone's just too proud and stuck up. Sorry to break it to you.
2007-08-28 17:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, people are now too busy thinking of themselves. The solution is to remind people of good manners. How can you do that? Anytime you meet those who are not fond of greeting you, just greet them. Do this over and over again and they will pick up the habit of greeting from you. Try it and I can assure you- it will work. I have tried it several times and it worked.
2007-08-28 12:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by Franked 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know why they do that , sometimes is because of pride , shyness , or maybe if u've never spoken to the person before and u see each other somewhere it is shard to greet the person especially if the person is very shy but u are right i don't know why we do that bye
2007-08-28 12:42:06 · answer #9 · answered by Noelsco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is happening a lot its everywhere but if we just keep doing it surely everyone else might to?
i reckon that if we did other people might get off their attitude and start putting smiles on other peoples too.
best of luck for everyone
from 'just keep smiling'
2007-08-28 21:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋