Does a simple Hello cheer you up?

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#1 flawlesscoope
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For some reason I feel a lot better when someone that I may not know says hello to me during the day. It puts me in a good mood lol. And no I'm not a loner, just wondering.

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#2 weezyfb
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not at all
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#3 LightR
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Matter's who it's from, normally yes.
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#4 smc91352
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Everyday in the Econ class I just finished there would be a guy that says "[good] Mornin' " It got annoying. :x

I like "Hi." :oops:

I don't hear "Hello" much.

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#5 cornholio157
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it can, even better if its from a girl then i get excited instead of just happy.

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#6 mrbojangles25
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yes, especially if it includes a smile or eye contact.

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#7 trust_nobody
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I guess it depends on my state of mind. If I'm feeling outcasted, then yes. But if I'm having a good time then a simple hello begs the question, "...yeah?"

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#8 Nifty_Shark
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From a stranger you say? Probably not unless there is something intriguing about that person.

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#9 Bloodseeker23
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Yes it does.
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#10 JustPlainLucas
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Yeah, it can a little.
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#11 FFCYAN
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I little I guess. Good weather cheers me up much easier.

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#12 raven_squad
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Eh, not really. I'd have to be feeling pretty down in the dumps for such a simple interaction as a Hello to cheer me up...
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#13 taj7575
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Depends on who it's from. I always appreciate it when someone greets me though.

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#14 Pixel-Perfect
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Sure, as long as they're not doing it because they feel like they have to or something.
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#15 CrystalFox
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Sort of, not from guys though.

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#16 HitomiChan
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Matter's who it's from, normally yes.LightR
same answer for me.. if its a hello from a complete stranger it wont have the same effect.
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#17 trust_nobody
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Sure, as long as they're not doing it because they feel like they have to or something. Pixel-Perfect


That's the thing though, the word "hello" or any variation of it is so cliche and boring. People say hello because the pressure they feel to acknowledge someone. Now,if it's followed up with an insightful statement or question, then the world wouldn't really be any different if the word "hello" didn't exist, except for the fact that verbal acknowledgement would be straight to the point.

For example, the only thing that makes a forum different than a party is the fact that we're not standing next to each other, and you're not hearing what I'm saying, you're reading it. Most people don't type "hello" in their first post because the simple act of engaging in the conversation is the acknolwedgement.

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#18 deactivated-57e5de5e137a4
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If it's a stranger and some conversation follows that hello, yes. If it's the same coworker that I see every single day, then it just annoys me to have to say hello back.
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#19 Avistann
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Sometimes I guess.
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#20 zbdyx
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Depends on the person. If it's a friend, i might get cheered up. If it's a hot girl I like I will get excited
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#22 jessmaster13
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I hate when people say hello to me :x

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#23 CrystalFox
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No. It actually annoys me...

Lilyanne46

Hi.

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#24 Arctic_Grillz
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I like it. especially if its coming from a lady. though I seldom greet people unless they greet me first.
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#25 mrbojangles25
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No. It actually annoys me...

Lilyanne46

lol why is that?

I understand there are cultural differences, i.e. in a lot of west european countries you dont say hi to strangers (specifically France)

Hell, it can even be regional. Where I live, people are totally friendly; Ill walk down the street, say hi to people that look at me, give a cig to a bum (well, not anymore, I quit).

But back where my folks live and I grew up people generally keep to themselves.

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#26 IppoTenma
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Depends on who.
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#28 CrystalFox
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[QUOTE="CrystalFox"]

[QUOTE="Lilyanne46"]

No. It actually annoys me...

Lilyanne46

Hi.

-tries to hold back anger-

Hi again.

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#29 Regent192
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[QUOTE="LightR"]Matter's who it's from, normally yes.HitomiChan
same answer for me.. if its a hello from a complete stranger it wont have the same effect.

these two's answers

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#31 CrystalFox
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[QUOTE="CrystalFox"]

[QUOTE="Lilyanne46"]

-tries to hold back anger-

Lilyanne46

Hi again.

You like doing this I can tell...

Doing what?

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#32 Assassin1349
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It annoys me to be quite honest.

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#33 trust_nobody
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[QUOTE="Lilyanne46"]

[QUOTE="CrystalFox"]

Hi again.

CrystalFox

You like doing this I can tell...

Doing what?



Doing what?

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#35 CrystalFox
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[QUOTE="CrystalFox"]

[QUOTE="Lilyanne46"]

You like doing this I can tell...

trust_nobody

Doing what?


Doing what?

Buttsecks?

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#36 Diablo112688
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If the words after hello are, "would you like to plow me." If coming from a woman...
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#37 CrystalFox
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[QUOTE="CrystalFox"]

[QUOTE="Lilyanne46"]

You like doing this I can tell...

Lilyanne46

Doing what?

Annoying me with your evil hellos...:x:P

I was just trying to introduce myself. >_>

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#38 Scianix-Black
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No, not really.

However, random acts of kindness, such as holding a door open for me or picking up something I dropped, do, and I always try to pay it forward.

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#40 Ugalde-
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It annoys me.
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#41 trust_nobody
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[QUOTE="trust_nobody"]

[QUOTE="CrystalFox"]

Doing what?

CrystalFox


Doing what?

Buttsecks?



Buttsecks? :o

*snicker*

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#42 cornholio157
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LOLZ at the above quote chain :lol:

i dare not quote it though...

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#43 AtomicBaconBits
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Um,no.People say hello just because they feel they have a need to.It means nothing to me.
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#44 CrystalFox
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[QUOTE="CrystalFox"]

[QUOTE="Lilyanne46"]

Annoying me with your evil hellos...:x:P

Lilyanne46

I was just trying to introduce myself. >_>

Salutations, my name is Lily. -shakes hand-

Nice to mee you Lily, it's an honor. My name is Fox *close up* Crystal Fox.

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#45 Tim_Q
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Depends on the person. If it's a friend, i might get cheered up. If it's a hot girl I like I will get excitedzbdyx
But on the other hand if it's an ugly girl you like you'll...?