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Say Hi To People You Antisocial Bastards - by Aaron

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I Have Had It Up To Here With Your Bullshit

You. Yes, you. The lonely Inkhaven curmudgeon who goes downstairs in your pajamas, eyes downcast, shuffling past your comrades dead-eyed as you get your coffee. SAY HI TO PEOPLE. Ideally with names attached. Most people don’t go up to random strangers and strike up chats. You need to be at the “known acquaintances” level first. There’s a counter in me that’s tracking something like “how many potential-greetings has it been since this specific person has actually greeted me.” If I go many interactions after a chat with someone without us greeting each other, then this generates an…

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