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ArtieFartie
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The Nod of Approval.
#17834858 - 02/20/13 09:42 AM (11 years, 1 month ago) |
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Do you ever walk down the street and see someone whom you do not know whatsoever, and then this happens?
I want to understand why this happens, is it just that "Hey, I'm Okay with you walking past me." or just an act of friendlyness?
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luvdemshrooms
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Look closer. The nod of approval is not the same as a nod of acknowledgement.
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wire5
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I think it is different for different people.
For me it's the latter; for me its a way to acknowledge, "Yes I was looking at you; and no I'm not trying to be creepy."
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Maybe he thinks you look like you "got it down"...? Dunno
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Fedor
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I'd say it's just a lighter version of "Hi" or "Hello". It's so chill, though, if people do it
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Beanhead
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I just do it because I think it's weird ignoring another person when you walk down the street. This is different when you live in a big city, ofcourse.
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wire5
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Re: The Nod of Approval. [Re: Beanhead]
#17834901 - 02/20/13 09:52 AM (11 years, 1 month ago) |
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Beanhead said: I just do it because I think it's weird ignoring another person when you walk down the street. This is different when you live in a big city, ofcourse.
This too.
I spent a good chunk of my youth growing up in the US south west, where on a lot of roads you will drive for hours and not see another living soul. So when you finally do you always wave at them.
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lifeiswhatyoumake
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Quote:
luvdemshrooms said: Look closer. The nod of approval is not the same as a nod of acknowledgement.
Good point. The nod of understanding is a galaxy away from the nod of approval.
Nod of understanding:
Nod of approval:
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druqs
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if they nod i raise my eyebrows
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TheHydrogenBomb
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for approving his presence near yours,
safety and such.
most of all., approval of the hardships of life, that lead to using your legs for such activity such as walking.
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Quote:
luvdemshrooms said: Look closer. The nod of approval is not the same as a nod of acknowledgement.
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Re: The Nod of Approval. [Re: Fedor]
#17835017 - 02/20/13 10:27 AM (11 years, 1 month ago) |
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Fedor said: I'd say it's just a lighter version of "Hi" or "Hello". It's so chill, though, if people do it
That's how I see it.
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Soluminia
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For me its more like a non verbal hello and acknowledgement of them without the awkwardness of saying something to someone I dont know.
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In high school I remember a huge discussion in my sociology class about this. It lasted a couple hours and we discussed the implications of different types of nods, when it happens, where it happens, who initiates it, and everything else you can think of. Now I think about that everytime I nod at people.
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Re: The Nod of Approval. [Re: Soluminia]
#17835049 - 02/20/13 10:33 AM (11 years, 1 month ago) |
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Does anyone know where this is coming from?
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lifeiswhatyoumake
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Not sure, but when you figure it out you should post the answer in the thread that shows where gifs come from: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/17245050#17245050
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I do it sometimes, mostly when someone holds the door open for me or the like.
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Quote:
lifeiswhatyoumake said:
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luvdemshrooms said: Look closer. The nod of approval is not the same as a nod of acknowledgement.
Good point. The nod of understanding is a galaxy away from the nod of approval.
Nod of understanding:
Nod of approval:
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mellowparty said: Does anyone know where this is coming from?
He looks like Kurt Russell from 'The Thing'.
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KremrBigSikter
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Google image search says it's a "Jeremiah Johnson".
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