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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Thu 16 Apr 08:42
I've been walking to my work for the last 4 weeks or so and I've noticed how ignorant the majority of people are.
Most don't even look at you, far less give you a nod or a smile or a good morning.
You definitely get more respect and courtesy in countries such as France, Italy and Spain
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Thu 16 Apr 08:43)
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Topic Originator: moviescot
Date: Thu 16 Apr 09:55
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Thu 16 Apr 08:42
I've been walking to my work for the last 4 weeks or so and I've noticed how ignorant the majority of people are.
Most don't even look at you, far less give you a nod or a smile or a good morning.
You definitely get more respect and courtesy in countries such as France, Italy and Spain
That's funny. I walk the dog every morning and people, although staying their distance, have never been nicer. Always get a good morning or what a lovely dog.
Maybe you try saying good morning to people.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 16 Apr 10:39
In my experience if you make eye contact with people you usually get a nod or a smile, if not a word of greeting.
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Thu 16 Apr 10:56
Most folk around here say hi or some form of recognition but there are also others since the lockdown began will not make eye contact in case they catch something me thinks
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Thu 16 Apr 12:47
Moviescot - I had a dog for ten years and it was a mixed response from dog walkers too.
It must be me?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: donj
Date: Thu 16 Apr 13:44
If you had a nutter like my dog most people talk to you.Admittedly he is the friendliest nutter you'd ever meet,9 month old german shepherd who loves every dog and person he sees.
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Thu 16 Apr 14:19
My dog as well donj
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Topic Originator: moviescot
Date: Thu 16 Apr 15:36
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Raymie the Legend, Thu 16 Apr 12:47
Moviescot - I had a dog for ten years and it was a mixed response from dog walkers too.
It must be me?
Well in my case deffo the dog. Before lockdown people with dogs would say hello it stop for a chat. Note it's everyone. Maybe we're all just a bit more lonely.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Thu 16 Apr 15:41
I always find that the responses are based upon the time of day. If you are walking early morning then you will definitely get a hello. This lasts to around 9~10 when responses are more variable. After that, then i would say the majority of people would not acknowledge any communication.
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Topic Originator: average white par
Date: Thu 16 Apr 16:19
I think that people are simply intimidated when they realise they're in the presence of a legend, even if he is just a legend walking the dug...
Leave the brown envelope in the usual spot please, Raymond, cheers...
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Topic Originator: moviescot
Date: Thu 16 Apr 16:46
Quote:
parsmad68, Thu 16 Apr 15:41
I always find that the responses are based upon the time of day. If you are walking early morning then you will definitely get a hello. This lasts to around 9~10 when responses are more variable. After that, then i would say the majority of people would not acknowledge any communication.
Again I disagree. People have been much more pleasant regardless of the time I walk the 🐕
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 16 Apr 17:52
I've found the opposite. I've never spoken to so many random folk. Always found Dunfermline (and Fife in general) to be filled with folk who'll say hello if you're walking along the same country path. Complete contrast to Edinburgh where one of my neighbours used to pretend he didn't know me when we were both waiting at the bus stop each morning. Gave up saying hello.
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Topic Originator: PostmanPar
Date: Thu 16 Apr 18:26
I would agree with raymie. I actually said to the wife the other day about it. Out walking the dog I always try to say alright or hi to whoever I go past, although some still seem fine saying hi I’ve witnessed folk of all ages look at me with almost disgust the fact I’d even try to speak to them. I even heard one child say to her mum”why is that man speaking to us, I thought we weren’t allowed to speak to other people”. Wtf??!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 16 Apr 18:28
Tbf Raymondo every time I’ve clocked ye it’s no been yer dug or yer face I’ve been enchanted with
😉
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 16 Apr 18:31
I've lived in Embra for over 50 years and found the folk as friendly as anywhere else. There are exceptions of course.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Thu 16 Apr 18:43
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buffy, Thu 16 Apr 18:28
Tbf Raymondo every time I’ve clocked ye it’s no been yer dug or yer face I’ve been enchanted with
😉
Ooooerrr Mrs! Does he have big feet?
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Thu 16 Apr 19:10
Hehehehe ^^^
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 16 Apr 19:11
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 16 Apr 18:31
I've lived in Embra for over 50 years and found the folk as friendly as anywhere else. There are exceptions of course.
May have been me!
Wouldn't say Edinburgh was unfriendly but my other half (life long Edinbugger) has said she finds Dunfermline folk far nicer and I'd agree. Suppose it maybe depends where you live in each place. That said, the father-in-law has said the same when over walking the dogs.
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Topic Originator: PostmanPar
Date: Thu 16 Apr 19:21
I’m bathgate now so that prob says it all 😂. To be fair when I used to stay in Dunfermline I’d say it did seem to be more pleasant!
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Fri 17 Apr 08:14
You should try driving at the speed limit around the town!
I remember when I decided be more aware of my speed, the first day... 2 mins in, i was driving down Garvock Hill in the morning (a residential street at school time with primary kids running down on both sides to school) sitting at the speed limit 20mph... and had a guy right up my erse, hands waving about, almost tried to undertake me when I moved out to go over the central speed bump... And I get something like that almost everyday when driving at the speed limit around the town
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Fri 17 Apr 08:41
Try driving now, some folk think we are in a Mad Max dystopia already and are driving accordingly. I suspect some people actually need other road users to be out and about to keep a lid on their inability to control their own speed.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 17 Apr 08:47
Quote:
average white par, Thu 16 Apr 16:19
I think that people are simply intimidated when they realise they're in the presence of a legend, even if he is just a legend walking the dug...
Leave the brown envelope in the usual spot please, Raymond, cheers...
Remember you will need to leave the bag for a few days to make sure its virus free
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Fri 17 Apr 08:47
Quote:
buffy, Thu 16 Apr 18:28
Tbf Raymondo every time I’ve clocked ye it’s no been yer dug or yer face I’ve been enchanted with
😉
I recommend the use of cricket boxes when out and about
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Fri 17 Apr 15:11
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 16 Apr 10:39
In my experience if you make eye contact with people you usually get a nod or a smile, if not a word of greeting.
Wee Eck nails it for me. I walked the 1.5 miles to my work most mornings for over 20 years. I used to meet the same people travelling in the opposite direction. Initially, most avoided eye contact. I'd wish them a good morning in any case. After a while, everybody would make eye contact, smile and return the greeting.
It takes all kinds though. Just now, when Mrs Riva and I go out for our daily walk, many people put their heads down and avoid eye contact. I think many are just scared. We've both also noticed that older people are far more likely to exchange a smile and a greeting.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 17 Apr 18:59
Quote:
DBP, Fri 17 Apr 08:14
You should try driving at the speed limit around the town!
I remember when I decided be more aware of my speed, the first day... 2 mins in, i was driving down Garvock Hill in the morning (a residential street at school time with primary kids running down on both sides to school) sitting at the speed limit 20mph... and had a guy right up my erse, hands waving about, almost tried to undertake me when I moved out to go over the central speed bump... And I get something like that almost everyday when driving at the speed limit around the town
Couple of weeks ago I was coming back along Linburn Road. Must have been around half nine at night. Road dead and I was toddling along a touch of thirty. This genius comes hooring up behind me and overtakes at Luca's then turns up by the dentist into Abbeyview. Overtook for the sake of saving about 10 seconds on their journey. Didn't take kindly to me flashing my lights at their stupidity. White Corsa. Says it all.
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