to think that this complete stranger should acknowledge me?

[nevergoogle]

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

I love this thread. all the angst that could be relieved if only you'd say 'hello'.

I say a bright and cheery hello to everyone I meet like some sort of crazy madwoman!

Actually - you could say a bit more -

"I long to see the sunlight in your hair
And tell you time and time again
How much I care
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow
Hello!
I've just got to let you know
'cause I wonder where you are
And I wonder what you do
Are you somewhere feeling lonely?
Or is someone loving you?....."

you're all bonkers.

Grockle please come and live in this area!

instant

IntheNightKitchen, I think this is by far the best plan of action. Since 'Hello' is too awkward

I'm not going to say hello to anyone on MN. It's too much effort :o

So...did you greet him?

I'm the kind of person who hides behind trees to avoid talking to strangers/colleagues in the morning, so I don't get this, but I love this thread!

Don't go in for the high five, he might leave you hanging, that would be dreadful. Ask him for the time, or compliment his moustache?

...or ask for a light (even if you don't smoke).

The man may simply be shy......Try saying a cheery, 'Good Morning,' and smiling directly at him.
If he continues to ignore you, well, it's his loss and I wouldn't stew over it.

Mustache you say?
Perhaps stop him and say "Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice your mustache and I wondered..... can you can recommend a good soil for pampas grass?"

That would be interesting if the moustache said "why thank you" and the man didn't say anything...

"compliment his moustache"