Post by: Kavik on Thu, 19 September 2019, 14:56:21
1. Look straight ahead without even acknowledging the other's existence.
2. Look straight ahead and then suddenly look down at the last second to avoid any chance of eye contact.
3. Look at the other person and then look away as soon as the other starts to glance over for eye contact.
4. Make eye contact and smile, possibly saying "hey". This is also sometimes followed by looking down at the ground as if to give the person a bit of thrust in the direction of walking to make the encounter even more brief.
While I understand that passing people in the hallway is a very frequent thing and niceties get old fast, I can't help but feel a bit slighted when these reactions happen all the time.
How do you react in this situation?
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Thu, 19 September 2019, 15:02:55
It’s my preferred option honestly.
I hate it when people say hi at the last second and then I’m awkwardly responding to someone who is no longer there.
Or the “hey how’s it going” “good how about you” “generic response” all while we are walking further apart.
It might be “pleasant” but it’s meaningless, pointless and a waste of breath.
Mostly if I think someone is going to greet me in that scenario, I just pull out my phone and act as if I’m reading an important email.
Sometimes I wear a puzzled face to up the real factor.
I might be a little nuts.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Thu, 19 September 2019, 15:03:56
I can live with that.
Or just a nod.
Nod is ok.
Post by: iri on Thu, 19 September 2019, 15:13:20
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 19 September 2019, 15:45:57
Honestly, I don’t mind a casual faint smile as we pass.
I can live with that.
Or just a nod.
Nod is ok.
Tp4 just sticks neck upwards. works fine
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Thu, 19 September 2019, 16:01:26
Honestly, I don’t mind a casual faint smile as we pass.
I can live with that.
Or just a nod.
Nod is ok.
Tp4 just sticks neck upwards. works fine
I’ll try that
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 19 September 2019, 17:49:24
Post by: Kavik on Thu, 19 September 2019, 18:21:51
When they stop you in the hall for a stop-and-chat just assert your dominance by looking them straight in the eyes, unblinking, and slowly mime jerking off until they go away.
Haha, I'll have to do this if anyone ever talks to me, but I generally have the opposite problem.
Post by: SBJ on Fri, 20 September 2019, 10:16:48
Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 20 September 2019, 13:02:01
If it is morning: "Good morning!"
If someone is back from vacation or sick leave: "Welcome back!"
Otherwise, you are busy and your coworker is busy. There is no need to say anything.
Post by: Sintpinty on Sat, 21 September 2019, 14:28:51
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 23 September 2019, 19:40:00
We give each other hearty morning greetings when someone walks in the door and farewells at the end of the day, but otherwise 80% of the time we make very brief eye contact and keep walking, or 20% of the time make some unbelievably vulgar and outlandish comment or suggestion.
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 23 September 2019, 21:17:18
I work in a small place, 20% of the time make some unbelievably vulgar and outlandish comment or suggestion.
Dis is how fohat initiates his all his workplace affairs,.
Post by: Davyb123music on Thu, 26 September 2019, 22:30:19
Post by: 1391401 on Thu, 26 September 2019, 22:45:17
Post by: phinix on Mon, 30 September 2019, 04:28:01
Post by: Rob27shred on Mon, 30 September 2019, 05:46:53
When they stop you in the hall for a stop-and-chat just assert your dominance by looking them straight in the eyes, unblinking, and slowly mime jerking off until they go away.
OH MY GOD, I forgot all about this show! Good call NT!
Post by: Sintpinty on Mon, 30 September 2019, 07:30:54
strafe past facing the wall but looking at the floor and once past them and behind fart and run away
B hop across the office!
Post by: superbia on Mon, 30 September 2019, 07:39:05
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Mon, 30 September 2019, 07:49:28
I mean if you really want to avoid someone just fiddle with your phone and pretend it's something serious and also put a serious face.
This is my go to
