the nod'

[Melton420]

i dont nod, if someone looks at me and nods, i will thow something at them

[NowhereMan]

i usually nod back if someones nods first. Most the people that nod to me are rocker/punk type people. So i nod back to them. I guess in a way its more of their whole appearance, then just their looks(when i think of looks i just think of faces)

oh and i nod whatever way the other ppl nod. I usually dont nod to people...because wth?why would i want to? lol i dont know why anyone deciedes to nod to me?

i wonder too why those who chose to nod at me do so
and me them,its a chioce based on circumstance and pure judgement by looks

first impressions are the most lasting ones

peace

[GHoSToKeR]

I think you're right Z.. You only nod to people based on what they look like, be it what they're wearing, how friendly they look, etc.... Awesome stuff to think about, huh?

[NowhereMan]

Awesome post, Z!

I used to try and nod, smile or say hello to everyone... but alas, not many people return the gesture. I've never been able to understand this, but alot of people are actually scared of somebody who greets strangers, even with just a nod.

When i'm out and about (and usually stoned) I like to just watch people and draw my own conclusions about them based on what you see.

Alot of people are stressed out, they hurry around with a frown on their face, and pay no attention to their surroundings - if you nod to these people they usually won't notice you.

Some people are just mean or unfriendly, and if you nod to them they just give you a wierd look or frown at you.

Some people are nervous or anxious and will often nod back at you but in a uncomfortable, self-conscious kind of way.

And of course, some people are just nice, friendly people who will always nod back, or even say hi.

Me and a friend, when walking around stoned, used to say hi to literally everyone we walked passed, just to see how they would react. It still fascinates me that society has dictated that it's slightly odd to smile, nod or say hello to another person walking down the street, just because you don't know them. So I think for those of us who do nod to people, that there are some people who we will ignore because we know that to them, nodding at a stranger is weird, or that they won't like it.

Some people are just mean or unfriendly, and if you nod to them they just give you a wierd look or frown at you.
when that happens you have been judged for judging sometimes,


glad u liked the post,im interested in others thoughts on why ,and the who,
i will blame the pian killers for the wicked thought process that created the lil question in my head,"why do people choose to put me
>in the class of 'Nodders'
and who do i nod at first,and last,and not at all.
ive started paying attention somewhat anyway,
i wont say what ive learned about me,but i will say i plan to try and change some of it a lil,i feel i could improve my personality

[GHoSToKeR]

Hey, well that can only be a good thing, Z.. we could all do with improving different aspects of our personality.. the difference is some people realise and try to make a difference, where as others won't admit they need to change anything.

[Ousted]

I don't judge on looks, per se, but their degree of how pissed off they look. Some people just don't look friendly,

I agree.

I try to make a habit of acknowledging people that I make eye contact with. If someone's all pissed off, or is an unfriendly person, you can usually tell before the eye contact *quick glance* is long enough for both to notice it, so before a friendly acknowledgement of the other is made.
Alot of times the "unfriendlies" presents more of a challenge for me, however, which I cannot pass up. Its such a rush making grumps crack. Cuz most people want to be liked, even the biggest grump, some people just require a little more finesse than others, lol.
So, its not often I show friendliness and smile that the gesture is not returned. Who wouldn't want someone to smile at them or make a friendly comment? Even if you're a complete social retard, wouldn't you rather be acknowledged than ignored?


Great thread, btw.

[robert42]

i nod at many people and many people nod at me,

i was walking thestreets wearign a weed top and this rasta came up to me nodded said respect and looked down at my top

WE BONDED!

[Killa.Kali]

I wouldnt just do it to some random stranger =\ but i live in a small town and most of the people know me for one reason or another lol I usually only pull the nod out when im tryin to say whatsup to someone without alerting others, like if i was with my parents and saw one of my stoner buddies or something.

[NowhereMan]

I agree.

I try to make a habit of acknowledging people that I make eye contact with. If someone's all pissed off, or is an unfriendly person, you can usually tell before the eye contact *quick glance* is long enough for both to notice it, so before a friendly acknowledgement of the other is made.
Alot of times the "unfriendlies" presents more of a challenge for me, however, which I cannot pass up. Its such a rush making grumps crack. Cuz most people want to be liked, even the biggest grump, some people just require a little more finesse than others, lol.
So, its not often I show friendliness and smile that the gesture is not returned. Who wouldn't want someone to smile at them or make a friendly comment? Even if you're a complete social retard, wouldn't you rather be acknowledged than ignored?


Great thread, btw.

kinda like the 'i dare ya to smile at me look'
i know that look well,i smile everytime and usaully say "hi" just to see if they will,but never thought of it as a true challenge, yet it is,your quiet right about it would be "game" to see what stone cold face your smile can make crack open .smile grin or curse ya.
and would acomplish something(not sure what)
peace

[Ganj]

I smile at everyone, and ocasionally say hello, it doesent matter who you are unless you were wearing an orange jump suit i'de be like "what up mang?" lol sorry lol

word. i nod to everyone, some don't nod back. perhaps it's because they didn't see me or they just can't fathom the kindheartedness...or they simply don't give a damn.
all in all, i think everyone is worthy of a nod, unless your a fair girl who has paralyzed me.