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AIBU?

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Original poster

to think that this complete stranger should acknowledge me?

188 replies

nevergoogle · 01/08/2011 21:00

I mean, FFS, for the past two years I have walked past this guy on my way to work, every single bleeding morning.
Then, on my way home, we pass each other again.
We live in a small town, there's never anyone else about yet he strides past with his head up and stares straight ahead as if I'm a figment of my own fucking imagination.
I think he works near my house, and i must work near his. It's a 10 minute walk.

Is it too much to expect a 'morning' or a 'fuck sake is it you again trying to get a reaction who the fuck do you think you are?'
fucking something surely!? it's very annoying

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iscream · 01/08/2011 23:29

Snap! Ensure must have it.
Or, perhaps he had social anxiety, and is paralyzed by fear as you encounter him each day?

iscream · 01/08/2011 23:29

Has, not had.

iscream · 01/08/2011 23:30

OMG maybe he is your long lost brother, that you don't know of as yet!?

Bandwithering · 01/08/2011 23:34

afterall this time it'd be awkward to suddenly started saying 'hlo'. i wouldn't risk it myself! [not a risktaker me]
but if you were to see him in the supermarket!! well, omg, you could nod I think.

solidgoldbrass · 02/08/2011 00:15

Actually, if he has noticed you at all, he is probably acting like you are not there because he is worried that if he does make any attempt at interaction you might think he is a nut or a rapist or a stalker and either be distressed or thump him.

DooinMeCleanin · 02/08/2011 00:18

I don't talk to or acknowledge people I pass on the street unless I know them personally, even if I do pass them daily. I don't much like people and if they talked to me I woudn't much like that either. I am not very sociable and enjoy walking in silence enjoying the peace.

proudfoot · 02/08/2011 07:10

YABVU

I would ignore you as well.

Just let him get on with his walk in peace.

HipHopOpotomus · 02/08/2011 07:44

Once he acknowledges you he will have to say good morning/good evening, daily forever. For some people that's an issue.

Get an iPod and dome sunnies.

Animation · 02/08/2011 15:23

He's not a complete stranger.

ProfessionallyOffendedGoblin · 02/08/2011 16:21

But from the sound of it, he'd like to be.

Original poster
nevergoogle · 02/08/2011 18:06

ok shimmying and sprinkler glitter it is then!

alternatively i could blank him, then he might miss my staring Grin

boo to the party poopers on the thread.

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ProfessionallyOffendedGoblin · 02/08/2011 18:11

I'm just pleased it isn't my DS you are stalking, you strange and needy person.
Though if you cover yourself in glitter and roll around on the pavement in front of him, you may get all the attention you need. And possibly a slot on You've Been Framed.

Original poster
nevergoogle · 02/08/2011 18:13

ok dokes.

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Adversecamber · 02/08/2011 18:22

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Original poster
nevergoogle · 02/08/2011 18:23

i am married btw before you all get carried away.

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Bandwithering · 02/08/2011 18:26

I think it's really awkward when you suddenly see people out of context. eg, always on the train, and then one day in a café! it's a real dilemma. hello or look down. would keep you up at night.

thefirstMrsDeVere · 02/08/2011 18:27

I think you should punch him.

Really hard.

Then stand over his prone body and say

'THAT will learn you for not saying hello to me you bastard'

And walk off, dignity intact.

Thats what I would do.

BoysAreLikeDogs · 02/08/2011 18:32

oh this reminds of Wandering Trolley's famous Walking Races with mad click clack lady thread (long since disappeared cos was in Chat)

InstantAtom · 02/08/2011 18:33

He's probably worried about being friendly and then having you think he's harrassing you. Say a cheerful "good morning!" and if he still ignores you then there's not much else you can do.

Original poster
nevergoogle · 02/08/2011 18:41

what happened BALD? is there a happy ending?

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limitedperiodonly · 02/08/2011 18:41

i am married btw before you all get carried away.

I think you should leave him.

Original poster
nevergoogle · 02/08/2011 18:42

punch him?
so many great ideas on this thread Smile

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cornsilksy · 02/08/2011 18:43

you could distract him with the shimmying before punching him and then sprinkle him with glitter when he's at your mercy.

Chandon · 02/08/2011 18:45

like that one.

or the cartwheel

AgentZigzag · 02/08/2011 18:45

I'm really unsociable, but I've never thought of saying hello to someone you pass in the street every day as 'strange and needy' ProfGob.