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Maybe its just me...
Maybe its just me, but does anyone else find it difficult to get their neighbours to say "hello" to them??
Ive lived in dennistoun village for a number of years now. So ive seen my fair share of tennants come and go. I always acknowledge my neighbours when our paths cross with a friendly "hello", but unfortunately, alot of them dont seem so keen on returning the guesture.
Alot of people seem to look very uncomfortable, try not to make eye contact with you, or pretend they dont see you in the street when your paths cross! haha.
It got to a point where i decided to say "hello" only to the people who say it to me first, but this feels very unnatural for me. So im back to my normal friendly ways!
It happened to me three times yesterday! I say "hiya" with no reply, then i say loudly "HELLO!"... only then do i get an response!
I put it down to people being on short leases, so they dont want to get too friendly with the neighbours. What do you all think?
Come on people! it doesnt take much to say hello! Even a smile or a nod will do!!
Smile - 16/06/2010 7:15:25 PM
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I do share your views.I recently moved into dennistoun and I should say a simple greeting is so difficult to get.I used to live in stirling and the people there were so friendly.
I dont think its matter of pple on short leases though!If those who have stayed here long enough do the greetings then the new comers adopt it as well
Kimberly - 17/06/2010 8:46:38 AM
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I work in an office, 8 hours a day, with the oddest bod I've ever met. I get a mumble "morning" and that's it for the whole day. In the end, you just give up trying.
People these days are just weird. At least older people talk to you, even if it is because they're lonely.
The Mentalist - 17/06/2010 8:57:27 AM
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I must be an older person then! Does being in your 40's mean older? I talk to lots of people locally, and over the years have got to know most of the shopkeepers and locals and my neighbours.
Jemma - 17/06/2010 6:55:54 PM
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i seem to find it is the younger generation who are a bit odd and unfriendly. most people my own age and older are happy to acknowledge you and say hello (even have a conversation too). do others also think this?
anon - 17/06/2010 6:56:25 PM
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i'll always have a blether with someone at the bus stop and im yet to hit the big 30. Also have the best neighbours anyone could ask for, just been enjoying a wee glass of wine in the garden and one has been checking in on my cats as they had the olde chop yesterday. Would be one of the biggest negatives if ever decided to move away.
Guess im pretty lucky and plenty of hellos if offered around me
Rhona - 18/06/2010 12:43:09 AM
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Some of the comments seem familiar actually!
It generally is the "young" ones who dont seem too friendly. However, im a "young" one (late 20's) so you'd think they would be more comfortable with me! haha.
I wont give up the fight though! ive had some recent success with a "young" female neighbour... she said "hello" and even commented on the weather! Not bad work considering ive been forcing her to say "hello" for about 2 years! haha.
I urge you all to keep up the "hello" fight!! Make Dennistoun a happier place!
Smile!!
Smile - 19/06/2010 12:07:22 AM
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I always say hello to anyone that walks past when I'm sitting having a fag in the garden. Some reply, some don't. Just smile anyway.
curiouscat - 21/06/2010 11:11:23 AM
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I wouldn't say it's the short-leasers who are ignorant - it's all sorts of residents and ages who lack basic people and communication skills.
I've lived in Dennistoun for over two years and I chose keep myself-to-myself after a stranger pointed out my movements one day [big difference between seeing you do something and borderline stalking.]
Now-and-again when I actually see the neighbours I say hello, some respond, some grunt and look away [mostly the latter.]
It's the 'neighbours' who ignore you, won't say hello, but are quite happy airing their dirty laundry publicly I find weird.
''I can't say hello, but you can listen to me slam doors, argue with my family, shout, scream, have the Police at the door et al.''
Weird people and fickle times we live in.
MG42 - 24/06/2010 4:16:51 PM
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I was visiting my daughter in Toronto and when I was walking every morning I would meet this Oriental lady and I would say good morning she woild just look at the ground, well being a stubborn Glaswegian I just kept saying good morning and after a week or so she looked up and smiled and said morning.
Big Wullie - 24/06/2010 4:17:19 PM
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Everyone , Say a big hello to your neighbour.
Come on, let's hear a big hello all over Dennistoun !
mm - 24/06/2010 4:17:45 PM
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I too give people a smile or a hello,it costs nothing and it sometime I am sure cheers people up at times, but I have had the same neighbour for 30 years, and he walks past you as if you didn't exist. I used to say hello, but when you get a constant blank you give up. However, it didn't stop him asking for plants I was getting rid of because they had multiplied. Very strange person indeed.
Jay - 24/06/2010 4:18:19 PM
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People in general are becoming weirder.
The Mentalist - 25/06/2010 4:06:15 PM
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If I see people in the stairs I always say hello.
Sometimes it takes a while, but you can usually grind them down. Its worth sticking at it. Particularly the younger ones, and ones not from Glasgow I dont think they quite get that your just being friendly.
I have to admit though, I could probably walk past a lot of my neighbours in the street and not recognize them. Its just a different space altogether.
Maybe Im just weird! lol
John - 26/06/2010 4:19:07 PM
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hi smile I agree with you that a lot of people dont resopnd when you say "hello" to them, however Im just like you and persevere always saying hi or hello especially to old people as most of the younger ones just look at you as if you are an alien.
Aileen Mac - 3/07/2010 5:33:54 PM
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Agree with MG42 about the oddness of ignorant folk who won't say hello but will air their 'dirty laundry'.
But, on balance, I think we should count our blessings. In my experience it's considered fairly normal to have a bit of a conversation in public with 'strangers' in Glasgow if the circumstances lead in to it (whether old or young, native or not). But were we down in London, you'd be probably considered quite odd for attempting to even engage in minor chit chat with someone if you don't know them, whatever the circumstance.
HELLO! - 8/07/2010 5:41:57 PM
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