• Sundray@lemmus.org
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    23 hours ago

    Me sending a silent, psychic signal to the other person that I am happy to see them, but I do not under any circumstances, want to have a conversation right now.

        • idiomaddict@lemmy.world
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          14 hours ago

          Always look busy. If you smile and/or wave at someone while walking fast and either digging around in a bag or actively drinking out of a water bottle (ideally a metal one or something similarly clunky- a plastic water bottle isn’t that unpleasant to drink from while walking, so doing so does not indicate a rush as clearly), they feel greeted, but it’s clear you’re not in a good place for a chat.

          You can also pretend to be on hold on the phone, but they’ll think you’re a real dick if your phone rings unless you can play it off as a disconnection/auto redial.

  • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    20 hours ago

    Me when my social anxiety riddled ass sees the same person for the 11th time in the same day and still feels obligated to greet them 🤦🏻

    • Ghoelian@piefed.social
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      12 hours ago

      So honestly, what is the proper etiquette in that case? It’s weird to just keep staring at them as they approach, but I always feel just looking forward comes off as rude. I’m not sure how I’ve made it 26 years without asking that question lmao.

  • Today@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    I usually carry a piece of paper or my phone so i can pretend to be staring at it if there’s someone else in the hall.