The Lost Art of A Greeting
/Random Observation About Nothing #1
High on my list of annoyances are failing to acknowledge folks or over thinking an acknowledgement. I’m not sure what is more annoying; Someone looking down at their phone, looking at their watch, eyes down at their feet all to avoid making eye contact and part their lips to speak or speaking to a woman and she receives it as an attempt to lay horizontally while making animal noises.
To help those that seem detached from common courtesy and in most cases common sense, I’ve included a list of ways to respond when you see folks that you interact with on a daily basis. I wouldn’t encourage these behaviors on the city streets.
Make Eye ContactSmile with your eyes
The Fabled Nod of AcknowledgementUp down or Down up, your choice
The ComplimentBe sincere, even if you have to fake it
The WaveWhatever you do be a man or woman about it, no transference
The SmileNothing is more inviting than a nice set of teeth & a warm mouth
The Hug and or KissNo air kissing READ: Women only, I prefer my kiss on the lips & keep your booty close on the hug, which leads to the …
The Booty SmackBad Boy Baby #TakeThatTakeThat
Mr. “Holla when you see me” TramueL
Photo Credit: Richard Clarkson