its funny. as children, our parents always stressed to us the importance of not talking to strangers. however, it seems as if people today still carry on this behavior and adhere to this rule, even as adults. traveling on public transportation in the ill streets of nyc for instance, you really see this more and more. you get on the train, sit down, look at the person next to you... silence. look at the person across from you, silence. not even a hello. not even a crack of a smile. perhaps a dirty look instead.
its actually pretty sad when you think about it. are we so consumed in our own lives, so careless for the next person that we cant even say hello, we cant even extend a simple smile? or ask them how theyre doing and strike a conversation? i mean, it only takes a minute. if that. granted, some us may not be a "people" person but we, as people need to become more acquainted with one another. more kinder. friendlier. instead of so offstandish and rude. i know our parents taught us not to talk to strangers but they also taught us manners and the simple fact that giving is more better than receiving. giving acknowledgement to a stranger just may be the start of a new world. think about it.
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