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Every time I go out in public and see people I know. (imgur.com)

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[–]KillsburyDroBoy 24 points25 points ago

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This is precisely the problem with going to college in state...

[–]treyt 4 points5 points ago

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It happens either way...

[–]Vols4Life 0 points1 point ago

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Walking around campus seeing people I graduated with and never want to see again, especially after spending every day of my high school with the same 17 people. NOPE.

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[–]Escinsel[S] 8 points9 points ago

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I was at the movies and I was avoiding contact with a guy from school and I almost got out of it, but he came up to me and said "Oh hey! I knew I knew you blahblah life blahblah" walked away after, looked at my boyfriend and whispered "so close.." Haha.

[–]HatefulRespect 13 points14 points ago

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Or act like a man and give him the nod.

[–]femo1170 12 points13 points ago

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WARNING: There is a substantial difference between the downward nod of acknowledgement and the upward nod of acknowledgement. Knowing the difference between the two and proper areas of use can and will save your life and, quite possibly, genetic legacy. Be informed! Know the difference! Walk the distance! And remember to always wear pants!

[–]Gooberpatrol66 5 points6 points ago

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Would you mind explaining the difference so that I may preserve my genetic legacy?

[–]zgh5002 4 points5 points ago*

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Upward nod has a more positive conoatation among the youth. It's a way to say "'sup?" hence why your head goes up. The downward nod is generally considered more "formal." You do this with older people as a sign of respect.

[–]Gooberpatrol66 5 points6 points ago

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Kirk: "Sup?" McCoy: "Greetings."

[–]zgh5002 3 points4 points ago

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Exactly.

[–]femo1170 1 point2 points ago

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I assume that this video explains the difference in excruciating detail but it was actually too excruciating for me to get through. So. You may have to judge for yourself, as I could find no appropriate .gif for this (my .gif finding skills are unfortunately lacking, however, not all is lost as I make up for it with my colossal dick). Urban Dictionary has a textual description of the upwards nod, although I will add that the upwards nod is beginning to see a broader acceptance in day-to-day life as an informal replacement of the downward nod typically performed between two members of the male gender. Performing this with a willing participant may communicate to the human female that you are 'totally sick, bro', 'rad', or 'an upstanding gentleman of the finest pedigree and caliber'. The exact label you find yourself with depends on several things, namely:

  1. Your personal age

  2. The age of the female/male you are attempting to woo with this most excellent of mating rituals, and

  3. The bagginess (colloquially referred to as 'stacks') in your tight ass-jeans.

  4. Laywer gym, facebook up, hit delete.

tl;dr YEAHHHHHH BUDDDYYYYYY

PS: I just remembered that I enjoy Wolfmother. Thank you for reminding me of this.

[–]Gooberpatrol66 1 point2 points ago

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I'm reluctant to click the "colossal dick" link.

[–]femo1170 2 points3 points ago

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It's actually just the song 'Colossal' by Wolfmother that has nothing to do with anything sexual (beyond what is pretty normal for a band). SFW and boring unscary.

[–]Clamburglar 2 points3 points ago

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I am a firm believer in the nod, but even then some morons still see that as an invitation to come over and talk.

[–]TheNerdWithNoName 21 points22 points ago

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Because it is just so hard to say, "Hi", and keep moving.

[–]jonnie5 11 points12 points ago

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Yeah, whoa, I was starting to feel bad about myself because I go out of my way to greet and engage people I know. I didn't realize some people find it as an unwanted conversation? It feels more awkward to recognize someone and then try to avoid them. At least to me...

[–]makesthings_awkward 2 points3 points ago

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Depends on who you see. If I didn't like you back in high school, why would I want to talk to you now?

Assuming they're still the same asshat they were back then, of course.

[–]jonnie5 2 points3 points ago

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I guess that's a good point, I lived in the area I went to high school in about 8 years.

[–]RobertCalifornia 2 points3 points ago

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It is quite hard, unfortunately, when I'm stuck cashiering at work.. And it seems these instances happen too often, when I'm tethered to a damn register. I'm trapped. And can we please stick to my damn script? I know that you know that I hate this. Please?

See you at a party? Fine. See you when I'm sipping lattes with my bf downtown? Awesome. When I'm the student nurse assisting you in the hospital for the day? Good to see you! Mind if I take your vitals?

But if I'm wearing the uniform of a job that I'm ashamed to have resorted to? I'd like to express the bravado of zero fucks. I really would. I just don't have it in me.

[–]Disconnekted 1 point2 points ago

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I suppose since you don't have a name it isn't really awkward if you don't remember theirs. Good on ya!

[–]Padreic 1 point2 points ago

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Yes, for some of us it is.

[–]baitingforyears 4 points5 points ago

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Is that why people pretend not to see me?? =\

[–]JMaggot 1 point2 points ago

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Yes.

[–]Nefai 9 points10 points ago

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"I don't know him well enough for a stop and chat."

[–]ItsBecauseIm____ 2 points3 points ago

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I am TERRIBLE at remembering names, but apparently mine is SUPER memorable. I find myself in those awkward "stop and chats" far too often I am shamed into pulling the "Heeyyy....!" Rude or not, I wish more people would practice this guys' approach.

[–]Pwngulator 2 points3 points ago

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Tried watching this muted, found out there's a "Transcribe audio" feature...

It's hilarious.

[–]jaksajak 3 points4 points ago

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how pleasant

[–]slayer8a 4 points5 points ago

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This reminds me of a funny story.

[–]Trolling_Stone 9 points10 points ago

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Please don't tell it! Or tell me in a separate message but don't tell it here cuz I don't want Escinsel to read it.

[–]Escinsel[S] 5 points6 points ago

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Well then!

[–]Escinsel[S] 2 points3 points ago

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Do tell.

[–]BugaluShrimp 3 points4 points ago

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This, featuring Rick from The Walking Dead.

[–]Moosefeathers 3 points4 points ago

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just say hi.. whats the problem ? Odds are if you're awkwardly looking down shuffling your feet, it might as well be a competition and i will wait until you make eye contact again.

[–]ManowaR1488 3 points4 points ago

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The easy and proper way to do deal with this is just Smile, say Hi, and keep going.

[–]Nihilithik 3 points4 points ago

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Is it just me that thinks its logic like this that is ruining whats left of a "friendly" world? Why does it have to be awkward, why cant we simply just talk to someone or say hi, why do we have to always keep to ourselves..

[–]JustABitLost 7 points8 points ago

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This is why I always wear dark sunglasses in public. That way we can both pretend that I was looking somewhere else and that must be why we didn't stop to say hi.

[–]elwang 2 points3 points ago

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This is why I love living in WA state. The polite nod without conversation is acceptable.

[–]ItsBecauseIm____ 2 points3 points ago

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I had this happen to me in my DUI counseling class. One of my regulars from the bar I used to work at showed up. Not the kind of buddy-buddy regulars you joke with, but one that comes in, gets drunk and just leaves (fine by me). I saw the recognition and tried to subtly ignore him, and vice-versa. Best part was we had class twice a week for three months.... We never spoke.

[–]TheRealHortnon 2 points3 points ago

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Well, hmmmmm

[–]druggiecartdragon 2 points3 points ago

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This actually happened to me today on the bus. After brief, initial eye contact, we immediately did an about face and managed to ignore each other for a twenty minute bus ride- despite the fact that we were standing back to back. ipods: a total plus in this situation. They're like an invisibility shield.

[–]vintageghost 1 point2 points ago

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Funny, this happened to me not long before this was posted.

[–]jme92 1 point2 points ago

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human traffic?

[–]knighmare 1 point2 points ago

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i have always just assumed they dont recognize me

[–]LizE110307 1 point2 points ago

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I did that today while donating blood!

[–]shoulderdeep 1 point2 points ago

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I agree but ive come to realize i fucking hate the e cards pictures now.

[–]Majestyk 1 point2 points ago

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I was returning video tapes.

[–]jesthie 1 point2 points ago

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I do not agree with this.

Although, I cringe the most, at awkward encounters, and definitely don't want to have that, "Hey hows it been goin..." conversation with some kid who sat behind me in sophomore English, I feel even more awkward pretending that we don't know one another.

I believe it's important to at least acknowledge their existence, and say, "Hey what's up, I knew you once!" That can be done with a head nod, a slight wave, or simple smile.

All in all, when I attempt this gesture, I get ignored, but hey, at least I'm not the dick that pretended we didn't know each other.

[–]furtiveraccoon 1 point2 points ago

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totally know how you feel

[–]camelFace 1 point2 points ago

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Without ever meaning to, I've completely changed my physical appearance 4 or 5 times over since I've left high school -- hair, weight, style, posture, etc. and could walk past some of my closest friends from years past without being recognized. This has come in very handy with avoiding awkward conversations -- without active effort on my part, I am basically unrecognizable to most of the people I've ever known.

[–]Bipolarruledout 0 points1 point ago

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Later on facebook: I saw you at [ ] but didn't want to say anything to make it look awkward.

[–]bill_fish 0 points1 point ago

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Redditors are the most extreme SAP's

[–]yeathl 0 points1 point ago

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NEVER have that kind of luck! They always want to talk to me! Co-workers are bad enough.... people I know from the strip club coming up to me when I'm having brunch with my wife are absolutely the worse!

I don't lie to my wife, so the rest of the meal is one great big, whispered argument. sigh good thing my friends that drag me to the club are no longer living in this city.

[–]I_Just_Made_That_Up_ -2 points-1 points ago

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