Because I like it

[mudsticks]

Of course I do, but I'll never admit it in public. It'll mess with my image.

Oh but darn it - you just did.

It'll take years to rebuild that square jawed, gimlet eyed, don't give-a-toss about anyone, hard man image now...

You'll be telling us you swerve to avoid wabbits next ..

 

[Yellow Saddle]

You have an image?

Yes, carefully curated by Bell-Pottinger.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Oh but darn it - you just did.

It'll take years to rebuild that square jawed, gimlet eyed, don't give-a-toss about anyone, hard man image now...

You'll be telling us you swerve to avoid wabbits next ..

Don't get me going on what hedgehogs do to my racing tyres.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

I usually say a greeting as I meet other cyclists. Don't now why really, because if I don't most will say nothing.
It shouldn't be a requirement.

 

[mudsticks]

I usually say a greeting as I meet other cyclists. Don't now why really, because if I don't most will say nothing.
It shouldn't be a requirement.

Its not a requirement - its just an acknowledgement of fellow human beans - engaged in a similar activity.

Just cos others have lost the art of civil human intercourse - doesn't mean you have to forego yours .

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Its not a requirement - its just an acknowledgement of fellow human beans - engaged in a similar activity.

Just cos others have lost the art of civil human intercourse - doesn't mean you have to forego yours .

Another reason not to greet. Some people think I'm a bean.

 

[Markymark]

Its not a requirement - its just an acknowledgement of fellow human beans - engaged in a similar activity.

Just cos others have lost the art of civil human intercourse - doesn't mean you have to forego yours .

Do you say hi to people waiting at bus stops with you? Or maybe to people going into the same cinema screen as you? You know, “fellow human beans [sic] - engaged in a similar activity”?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Do you say hi to people waiting at bus stops with you? Or maybe to people going into the same cinema screen as you? You know, “fellow human beans [sic] - engaged in a similar activity”?

I wave at passing black cabs. But, instead of waving back, they stop. Not wanting to get into a fight, I scarper sharpish.

 

[mudsticks]

Do you say hi to people waiting at bus stops with you? Or maybe to people going into the same cinema screen as you? You know, “fellow human beans [sic] - engaged in a similar activity”?

i will smile if i catch someones eye, at a bus stop yes, or even exchange the occasional pleasantry, or remark about the length of wait, weather or somesuch, yes.

Sometimes - on exiting a cinema i might even - shock horror - inquire as to how others enjoyed the film !!

I'm afraid i'm one of those annoyingly friendly people - who appreciates fellow humans - I like to acknowledge their existence.

I've often found it has led to some interesting - even useful exchanges.

But if, on the other hand, it appears that folks are not in the mood - then i will respect that too

 

[mudsticks]

Another reason not to greet. Some people think I'm a bean.

mayhap - you're a gwumpy old bean ??

 

[Markymark]

I wave at passing black cabs. But, instead of waving back, they stop. Not wanting to get into a fight, I scarper sharpish.

Black cabs have a secret code...if the yellow taxi light is on it means they’re happy to be waved down for a quick chat about how great cyclists are.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Do you say hi to people waiting at bus stops with you?

On the odd occasion I've travelled by bus I've found that smiling at those still boarding and patting the empty seat beside me leads to a lonely trip.

 

[mudsticks]

On the odd occasion I've travelled by bus I've found that smiling at those still boarding and patting the empty seat beside me leads to a lonely trip.

What even whilst wearing that splendid uniform??

I find that very hard to believe.

I'd be straight there like a shot.

All agog for the tales of fearsome derring done, on the battlefield!!

 

[Yellow Saddle]

On the odd occasion I've travelled by bus I've found that smiling at those still boarding and patting the empty seat beside me leads to a lonely trip.

That's sheer genius.
I'm doing a bus trip in 10 days time. I'm practicing my patting and eager, beamy grin as we speak.

 

[Smokin Joe]

That's sheer genius.
I'm doing a bus trip in 10 days time. I'm practicing my patting and eager, beamy grin as we speak.

Beware, on some occasions that can spectacularly backfire.