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Going opposite directions at night, what should men do if approaching a woman? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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Scenario: It's night, and a man is walking home. He sees ahead there is a woman going in the opposite direction as him. Knowing not to stop or approach her, but his presence makes her nervous. What would help further in this scenario if anything?

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[–] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'd go with "Evening" over "Hello". The latter signals that you're trying to initiate a conversation, the former is just friendly acknowledgement.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I feel this is exactly what OP and others fear. Trying to optimize the best way to pass someone without being creepy or threatening. It can be maddening. Like, I see your point, but how far down that rabbit hole can we go? It's exhausting trying to not be weird which is ultimately weird itself.

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