> If someone doesn't look like they want to talk, then why don't you give them the courtesy of simply not bothering them? I've had bad days before where I've b

> If someone doesn't look like they want to talk, then why don't you give them the courtesy of simply not bothering them? I've had bad days before where I've been cheered up by complete strangers. I don't plan on assuming everyone who reads a book or looks distant has a debilitating fear of human interaction. That would be a disservice to the rest of society. But doesn't it seem odd to expect common decency from strangers while not extending it? If OP is truly okay with not being friendly, I'm perfectly fine reciprocating.