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saying hi to acquaintances in public
I've been on a real journey lately. You see the person across the room and you know them... and you know they know you... but you know that they aren't going to come over and say hi... do it. Take the plunge. However the approach needs to happen, make contact. Don't wait until you see them at the next networking event and say "hey were you at the taco place the other day?" It's surprisingly empowering and frankly kind of an impressive social maneuver. The reward is giddy and powerful and immediate. It makes me feel like I've broken out of the matrix.
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@daphne
Jun 10, 2025
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@jilly
i tried to do that today and the gym with an old school friend and she then proceeded to pretend not to notice me 0/10 not happening again ugh
Jun 11, 2025
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@daphne
@JILLY unacceptable behavior!! her loss!!
Jun 11, 2025
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@worldonfire
repeatedly forcing interactions at coffee shops is how i turned an acquaintance into my husband
Jun 10, 2025
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@harmanzworlddddd
as an extrovert, it’s really fun breaking the third wall in everyday places. Asking the person in front of me in the gelato line what ice cream flavour they’re gonna get, not buying lighters cos I can just ask the cool stoners on the sidewalk, rolling down my window and complimenting outfits from across the street. you are in charge of making your world a bigger place!! don’t let the silence fool you — we are on one big playground and it’s time to play 🤘🏾🫶🏾
Jun 10, 2025
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