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Do countries really differ in this regard? Wich country are you, where it makes you a weirdo when you talk to strangers? I think it depends on how you do it.
by TekMol 5y ago
Do countries really differ in this regard? Wich country are you, where it makes you a weirdo when you talk to strangers?
I think it depends on how you do it.
If you sit down in a cafe and start talking endlessyl to the person at the next table without invitation, then that is probably weird everywhere.
Imho, the "not weird" way is to sit down and while having eye contact (usually people look at you when you sit down close by) say something very short like "Hi" or "Is this table free?". And then only continue if you get an interested, friendly reaction. Would that make you a weirdo in your country?
- kioshix 5y agoTo my knowledge, yes. I'm Norwegian, and we're usually sort of reserved and private. Obviously it varies, the older generation is more open. Even small things like striking up a conversation with someone while waiting for the bus is 'frowned upon', people keep to themselves and mind their own business. People who talk to you at bus stops are 'weirdos' (very over-simplified, but that's the general opinion). I'd love to live in a place where it's more normal to just strike up a conversation with someone. I'm not usually the one to start a conversation, but if someone does, I'll usually be fine with it. Oh, and don't even get me started on eye contact; that's some scary shuff! How does even eye contact work? I have no idea...