Comments on: Why Having to Say Hello Twice can Be So Awkward

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:49:59 +0000

@ Evelyn: This is such a human situation!

@ Urban Lion: Interesting strategy.

@ Tim: heh. This is productivity! I’m teaching you the facts of life.

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:05:04 +0000

Wading through my 4 day unread feeder and I’m look for stuff to mark as read. This was a prime candidate until I started reading and laughed my ass off. Therefore, you owe me one ass and about 5 minutes of productivity please.

By: Urbane Lion

Urbane Lion — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:03:07 +0000

I usually use Al’s strategy. Or, I’ll ask the person if she’s just shy to ask me out for a drink!

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:35:40 +0000

Hahaha….such a funny post! I’ve been in the situation before, I have to admit!! I like your hi x 2 idea.

By: Natural

Natural — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:20:36 +0000

I say hello to people twice all the time. I don’t mind if I’m friendly with them. Sometimes I do it to bug them and we laugh about it. I say hello in different languages. If it’s someone I don’t want to speak to, I simply don’t.

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:10:51 +0000

@ Al. A joke can be effective.

@ SpaceAgeSage: Sounds like you’ve got it down. Thanks for sharing your techniques

By: SpaceAgeSage

SpaceAgeSage — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:04:24 +0000

I use the body language response:
Half a smile that says without words, “Oh, we meet again,” followed by a sideways head bob (a short head bow) of acknowledgment, or maybe a small hand gesture about waist high, or perhaps even a silly salute.

By: Al at 7P

Al at 7P — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:35:24 +0000

I usually joke and say, “Ha! Are you following me?” It’s a great way to ease the tension, especially if you did indeed catch them following you.

By: Bamboo Forest

Bamboo Forest — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:27:19 +0000

@ Barbara: Thank you. We try to write about fresh subjects when we can. Your two approaches to the 2nd hello are quite valid. I’ve used them too.

@ Vered: A smile. Works.

@ Llama Fish: ‘Limited eye contact’ Very excellent method to incorporate into the smile.

@ Luis: I have no doubts you look good when performing that tactic.

“Handshake and second person factor” Compelling. And, sounds like a real challenge! Yet, you tackle it with grace and calm. Well done! You are indeed the champion of the 2nd hello. Highly experienced.

@ Lance: Indeed there could be. And the 2nd hello is here to stay.

By: Lance

Lance — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:06:12 +0000

The tough issues….

Yes, we’ve all been there. Yes, it is awkward. Yes, you’ve hit upon all the methods I’ve used to deal with it. No, it doesn’t make it any less awkward. I guess that’s life. Hey, there could be worse things that happen to us, right??