So I stumbled upon this blog called "Talk to Strangers Blog" about a guy who's trying a "Project" where he talks to complete strangers. I haven't gotten far in it and as a warning there is some language but it's an interesting concept. I did like the following quote though...
The old me liked elevators because most people obey a certain protocol
of willful ignoring. No one says anything because no one wants to talk
to people in an elevator. It’s peaceful. I wish someone would change the
protocol that says when you pass a co-worker walking the opposite
direction in the hallway you have to say “hi.” It’s a stupid custom.
It’s just a waste of time and doesn’t accomplish anything. Do you think
Vulcans say hi to each other when they walk past each other on their
space ships? It’s not logical. For some reason, elevators went the other
way from hallways and people know to keep their mouths shut in
elevators. Sometimes you get a chatty UPS guy or Water Delivery Man who
addresses the whole elevator with a “How’s everyone doing today?” like
he’s going to pass around a hat like a homeless guy on a New York
subway, but nine times out of ten it’s quiet.
I think it's great. And I totally agree with the "hi" in hallways thing. I've been sitting in the cube next to you for the last 7.5 hours. Why do I need to say "hi" when we pass as you're coming out of the bathroom and I'm going in...
Anyway. I hope you enjoyed. I know Sarah appreciated the Star Trek reference :)
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