I'm back with another question of the month posed by Michael D'Agostino at a Life Examined. Feel free to join the fun every month and see what others answer.
Which one social convention would you get rid of?
In other words, what’s one thing that society insists you do that you can’t stand?
Not going to lie, my gut reaction was to say ALL OF THEM! Despite how chatty and open I can be online, I am actually a very anti-social person. Talking to people face to face? Especially a complete stranger? Please don't make me. Let me hid in a corner or behind someone else who is talking.
This isn't my real answer, of course. I know of the perfect social convention I would LOVE to get rid of. *sharpens ax*
Saying hi to people when I'm walking. One of the most awkward things for me is seeing someone I know that I'm walking toward on the sidewalk and making eye contact. Do I walk looking at the ground all the time because of this? Yes, yes I do. And it's not even people I know. It's awkward saying hello to strangers. I feel like they are expecting more of a conversation.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT ASK ME HOW'S IT GOING!
Nods and smiles are the worst too. When I see people I try not to look, but constantly peek because I don't want to look rude by not returning their greeting. So please, if you see me passing your path, just ignore me because I am doing my best to ignore you. It's nothing personal.
Not going to lie, my gut reaction was to say ALL OF THEM! Despite how chatty and open I can be online, I am actually a very anti-social person. Talking to people face to face? Especially a complete stranger? Please don't make me. Let me hid in a corner or behind someone else who is talking.
This isn't my real answer, of course. I know of the perfect social convention I would LOVE to get rid of. *sharpens ax*
Saying hi to people when I'm walking. One of the most awkward things for me is seeing someone I know that I'm walking toward on the sidewalk and making eye contact. Do I walk looking at the ground all the time because of this? Yes, yes I do. And it's not even people I know. It's awkward saying hello to strangers. I feel like they are expecting more of a conversation.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT ASK ME HOW'S IT GOING!
Nods and smiles are the worst too. When I see people I try not to look, but constantly peek because I don't want to look rude by not returning their greeting. So please, if you see me passing your path, just ignore me because I am doing my best to ignore you. It's nothing personal.
