In the spirit of my last post I did a little non-official experiment today. I went to the grocery store in a pretty good mood. I started trying to catch every-one's eye and smile at them. Like a big one. And giving little hello nods.
Most people looked at me like I was crazy. One woman actually did a double take, like holy shit...was that a happy person or something? 4 people smiled back at me, (all were at least 60 years +) and one person was a client where I work and we ended up talking about her dog for 20 minutes, so that kinda backfired on me a bit. It was funny though. I recommend you try it next time you go out. I was seriously on the verge of laughter on the way out the door, which made it even easier to smile at everyone in the parking lot! So, even if most people are still rude straining pee pee holes, I did my part to be friendly, and I felt pretty good about it. Even if it was more an amusement feel good, then a reciprocation of pleasantries feel good, it works either way.
You know, a lot of people say older people are grumpy, but I have to say, they are generally the most friendly people I come across. If I go to the store with Dakota, they always want to say hello to him, and to me since I'm kinda there with him. Case in point, all my smile returners today were older people.
Ok, I'm out for now, if I think of anything interesting, I'll let you know!
Have a splendorous Thursday! 'Cause tomorrow is Friday, and sweeties, you know that is always a good thing!
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