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[–] Today@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

I usually carry a piece of paper or my phone so i can pretend to be staring at it if there's someone else in the hall.

[–] sundray@lemmus.org 25 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Me sending a silent, psychic signal to the other person that I am happy to see them, but I do not under any circumstances, want to have a conversation right now.

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I just have that signal on constant auto broadcast.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)
[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Always look busy. If you smile and/or wave at someone while walking fast and either digging around in a bag or actively drinking out of a water bottle (ideally a metal one or something similarly clunky- a plastic water bottle isn’t that unpleasant to drink from while walking, so doing so does not indicate a rush as clearly), they feel greeted, but it’s clear you’re not in a good place for a chat.

You can also pretend to be on hold on the phone, but they’ll think you’re a real dick if your phone rings unless you can play it off as a disconnection/auto redial.

[–] Zarobi@aussie.zone 0 points 6 days ago
[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Me when my social anxiety riddled ass sees the same person for the 11th time in the same day and still feels obligated to greet them 🤦🏻

[–] Ghoelian@piefed.social 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

So honestly, what is the proper etiquette in that case? It's weird to just keep staring at them as they approach, but I always feel just looking forward comes off as rude. I'm not sure how I've made it 26 years without asking that question lmao.

I honestly have no idea and I'm 43 😄

[–] Janx@piefed.social 2 points 6 days ago

Them: Why do they keep entering my cubicle, nodding at me, then leaving!?

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

*and realize you both took casual Friday too casual.

What's a bit of hanging dong between acquaintances? 🤷🏻

[–] BucketBong@p.hobo.social 7 points 1 week ago

Nah, I just do a thousand yard stare like a Vietnam vet.