Shoot a Smile or Ignore the person?

Barbellsandthimbles

I see the same people routinely on the path I run at the park. Specifically, this one guy. Since we run in opposite directions on a loop we end up passing each other quite a bit. Usually, I smile and say hi when we pass the first time (as does he). But, by the time I pass him the 3rd or 4th time I'm starting to feel a little awkward if I keep smiling.

Is it impolite to not make eye contact after the first couple of passes? Once you smile the first time, are you forced to smile every time? Honestly, by the time I pass these people 3 or 4 times I'm not as energetic as when I started my run either!

Barbellsandthimbles

Anyone?

savlov30

I would say that saying "hi" and smiling the first time should be enough. You don't have to acknowledge them the entire time.

Julianne

LHudson53

I agree. The other person is probably feeling the same way, too!!!!

MamaKeeks

Just smile or nod - it takes nothing and it's better to be nice than not!

rbn_held

I would say after the first hello a simple smile would be fine

janinebudgell

teehee... I say "bump into him" and ask him to change the direction of his run excerising is always more fun with a partner!

McButtski

Blow him a kiss and lick your lips the next time you're out - after that he'll avoid eye contact or, if you do it creepy enough - he may run somewhere else entirely

medoria

Isnt this covered in an episode of Seinfeld?

StaceyL76

Just smile or nod - it takes nothing and it's better to be nice than not!

Agree with this.

CaptainAmerica1970

Smile at the girl, nod at the dude, ignoring people makes you a prude.

CrazyGraciegirl

Blow him a kiss and lick your lips the next time you're out - after that he'll avoid eye contact or, if you do it creepy enough - he may run somewhere else entirely

This.

Kenhabes

If you like him, on your last lap, jump on him and ride him like a pony!

:laugh:

NU2U

The first time, say hi
The second time, nod
The third time, do your best "Elaine" dance....

After that..trust me, he'll change his route :drinker:

mermx

My husband rides a motorbike (in the UK) as do both my sons....they have this thing where they nod when they see another biker.

When I am out walking my dog I acknowledge other dog walkers...maybe it is a oooh you are doing it too thing???

msmith2020

Lol here in the US Bikers, as in motorcyles, will wave by dropping their arm straight out but angeled towards the road with their hands out and like one finger doing a "kinda" point... At first I was confused and now I see it everywhere one biker to another I guess its the "hey your doing it to" kidna thing lol

in answer to the oringinal posters question.

1st lap "Hi" and nod and smile
2nd lap smile and nod
3rd lap nod
4th lap ignore them. Lol Idk just a casual smile and nod is all I ever do. Acknowledgement is enough for me in return as well.

adamlash

smile and hi the first time, then the rest just nod in his direction thats how we say hello up here haha

1985Andy

Smile after lap 1..

Either that or wear a t-shirt with your predicament written on it like this:

Shoud I keep smiling at you after every lap?

Nod yes if yes
Nod no if no
Smile if you want to get a coffee

Sarah_Wins

Why not just run in the same direction as him to avoid the awkward passes altogether?

underw64

Smile after lap 1..

Either that or wear a t-shirt with your predicament written on it like this:

Shoud I keep smiling at you after every lap?

Nod yes if yes
Nod no if no
Smile if you want to get a coffee

I like this option but I say once is enough. Maybe a slight smile the second time around, but generally if I pass someone on the trail near our house, they get a smile and "hello!" the first time, and a nod the second.

littlepinkhearts

I just really suck at all that social stuff and woulda gone somewhere else the second or third time I ran into the situation. Ya I know, but that's just me

littlepinkhearts

Isnt this covered in an episode of Seinfeld?

haha yes it is...love Seinfeld

vfnmoody

Why not just run in the same direction as him to avoid the awkward passes altogether?

sure now your spend your whole run looking at his butt....or he thinks your stalking him...... just smile the first time and get on with your work out.

rybo

I was in this exact same scenario. We usually smiled & waved, then either a quick smile or nod the next time, after that nothing. However, after a bit i did run the same way as her, she introduced herself & we occasionally did some runs together.

ramonasowner

smile once, maybe a nod. then I don't see you anymore....

Trail_Addict

Tell him you wanna have his babies. I doubt you'll see him again. :laugh:

nwhitley

smile once, maybe a nod. then I don't see you anymore....

Same here. I'm done after the 1st time.

Mercenary1914

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nwhitley

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Ha, Ha!

nas24

Smile once, maybe twice, but after that i would just ignore, or say something like "sup bro!" lol

OSC_ESD

~ Smile and wave the first time around ... after that just hold up your fingers signaling lap 2, lap3 ... etc.

The real question is ... do you find this " gentleman " attractive ??? If so, lap 2 .. trip and fall right before he gets to you ! Ha ha ha !