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Re:My daughter's disabled. Please don't look away from her by PJDK on Friday March 23, 2018 @02:54PM (#16661440)
If someone did this to me, I'd probably smile and nod back. But I'd also spend the rest of the day confused and worried why I couldn't remember who the person was who greeted me like a passing acquaintance.
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Re:My daughter's disabled. Please don't look away from her by eagsalazar2 on Friday March 23, 2018 @03:14PM (#16661638)
Lean into that uneasiness. In addition to a nod, give them a long meaningful wink also. Then instead of an awkward accident, you have a fun puzzle for everyone think about for years afterward. Practice this at bars when you accidentally make eye contact with someone and be at peace with the beautiful chaos that will 100% ensue.
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Re:My daughter's disabled. Please don't look away from her by gowld on Friday March 23, 2018 @03:45PM (#16661953)
That's OK. Maybe you'll see them again next time you go around the same way, and you'll remember this time, and you'll start building a relationship with your neighbor.
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