Non-wavers

MeanderingMammal

I also see motorcyclists wave at the risk of injury whenever they pass another fellow rider.

It's conventional in the UK to nod.

Maybe folks are too busy concentrating on their work-out, but I tend to think folks are just becoming more anti-social, or societal norms have changed and I'm officially old-fashioned.

Cyclists generally nod, when running it does seem to depend on where. Again a nod is enough but some do seem to get all jazz hands and in need of a good slap

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

For some of us social interactions are stressful. If we look away or ignore you don't take it personally. It just causes stress and anxiety to interact (even a nod or a wave) with complete strangers.

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Honestly taking note of this from two truly wonderful women. I'm gregarious to say the least and I had to tone myself down for many years living outside of my home state. I almost always grumble when my "mornings" aren't acknowledged, but not enough to post about it . . .

I'll return a 'good morning' now and when I'm running I tend to say something to those I pass, but I used to be a lot more uncomfortable in public. I would get up and go to the grocery store at 3 a.m. just to avoid being around a lot of people.

disneygallagirl

I also see motorcyclists wave at the risk of injury whenever they pass another fellow rider.

Not much risk of injury here...Just sayin'.

jofjltncb6

I'm fascinated by the percentage of people who initiate a greeting with me when I'm running alone vs. when I'm accompanied by one of my children on their bikes. I'd estimate it's ~15% alone and ~75% with kid...(and for females, it's ~5% alone and ~90% with kid). I've mentioned it to my kids before and we get a good laugh about it...and I've used it as an opportunity to discuss situational awareness and potential dangers/concerns to being alone on the trail.

ImtheOnethatsCool

For some of us social interactions are stressful. If we look away or ignore you don't take it personally. It just causes stress and anxiety to interact (even a nod or a wave) with complete strangers.

yup

thatjeffsmith

Thanks everyone!

It appears that many of us runners are also not comfortable interacting with others. An interesting psych study perhaps. Correlation or just general pop...

Katsumii

When I lived up north, I was taught to never make eye contact with strangers. But then I moved to the south and it's pretty much the norm here. There are a lot of transplants here, so if someone doesn't want to wave or say good morning, I don't take it personally.

pcastagner

More into staring, but thatz just me.