Like in NC, it's like they don't actually install turn signals as a standard feature in the cars there.
I think this may be an American trait, as I swear I see this EVERYWHERE.
Actually not needing validation right now, but thank you.
Buffy ,'Lies My Parents Told Me'
Natter 57 Varieties
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Frankenbuddha - Apr 03, 2008 7:13:03 am PDT #9165 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Jessica - Apr 03, 2008 7:14:56 am PDT #9166 of 10001
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
As someone who grew up in the greater Boston area and now lives in NYC, I have to confess that the idea of being spontaneously nice to a stranger doesn't really make any sense to me.
Bwah! So true. Though I have noticed that I get way more people coming up to me and asking for directions if I have Dylan with me. Apparently the baby accessory makes me look approachable.
Aims - Apr 03, 2008 7:17:35 am PDT #9167 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Cracks me up that I'm the "Talk to Random People on the Street" person surrounded by "ACK! HUMAN! GO AWAY!" people.
beekaytee - Apr 03, 2008 7:19:08 am PDT #9168 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
Dick Cheney in Maine (we also discussed deviled ham)
As in, he IS one? i.e. evil pig?
If this ends up being a recurring dream t /hope kick 'em one for me.
Fred Pete - Apr 03, 2008 7:20:21 am PDT #9169 of 10001
Ann, that's a ferret.
Happy Birthday, Tom!
Sue - Apr 03, 2008 7:23:13 am PDT #9170 of 10001
hip deep in pie
I found people in New York to be surprisingly friendly and helpful. I tripped over some pavement and fell on 5th Ave and three different people stopped to help me up.
§ ita § - Apr 03, 2008 7:27:52 am PDT #9171 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I sat next to this woman on the bus yesterday that was having a most exuberant phone conversation. Exuberant enough that I knew she'd talk to me as soon as she hung up. And she did. I'm not sure what was up with that. At the bus stop I'd had an older guy stand just out of earshot and mumble things to me, to which I just smiled and broke eye contact. I do know he called me a pretty young lady, which, at 39, he can stick up his weirdo butt.
I don't in general mind talking to strangers. When I do mind it is when I may ever have to encounter them again and remember them from Adam. Can't promise to do that.
beekaytee - Apr 03, 2008 7:28:09 am PDT #9172 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
People often say that folks in DC are unfriendly...so I guess I go out of my way to counter that. And, of course, I have the benefit of living in an actual neighborhood, from which I seldom stray...so that might have something to do with the disconnect.
It's funny. I was born in FL, grew up in CA (parts of which I loved...I'm looking at you San Diego and Carmel), but I believe I did not come fully alive until I landed on Capitol Hill.
§ ita § - Apr 03, 2008 7:29:01 am PDT #9173 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Oh, Sue, I'd love that recipe too!
Actually, for black people there are totally different rules of talking to strangers.
Sue - Apr 03, 2008 7:31:14 am PDT #9174 of 10001
hip deep in pie
Oh, Sue, I'd love that recipe too!
I'll post it when I can find it.
Actually, for black people there are totally different rules of talking to strangers.
There are? Like what?