saying hi to everyone... is it rude not to?

I mean for example if your checking out, or if somebody is trying to get you to do something. Is it considered improper to completely just ignore them?

If someone greets you, it is considered proper to return the favour.harashawn

yeah, but then they ask so what are you doing, hows it going, I mean I will say things like this alot. Sometimes though I just want to have no conversation though

or if somebody is trying to get you to do something. Is it considered improper to completely just ignore them?

maptheninja

it usually happens when we make eye contact

[QUOTE="harashawn"]If someone greets you, it is considered proper to return the favour.maptheninja

yeah, but then they ask so what are you doing, hows it going, I mean I will say things like this alot. Sometimes though I just want to have no conversation though

I think that it would be more awkward than rude for the person starting the conversation. People used to do that at my work all of the time, sometimes they're just not conversationalists.

depends what they want you to do

normally, i just make eye contact and smile

thats usually good enough

If I make eye-contact with someone and they intend to speak to me I'll say hello, most likely with a surprised/bemused expression.

If someone initiates contact, I'll smile or say hello back.

Some people just prefer to talk to as few people as possible and just want to get whatever they're doing done and over with. When I worked as a cashier, I absolutely hated it when soccer moms would decide to tell me their life story.

I mean for example if your checking out, or if somebody is trying to get you to do something. Is it considered improper to completely just ignore them?

maptheninja

Depends. If you are in a suburb residence area, it's probably good to say hello, but if you are in downtown, staying silent is the best way.funsohng

No, I'm a shy person. I usually wait until they say hi to me.

[QUOTE="harashawn"]If someone greets you, it is considered proper to return the favour.maptheninja

yeah, but then they ask so what are you doing, hows it going, I mean I will say things like this alot. Sometimes though I just want to have no conversation though