I thought this was hilarious:
https://imgur.com/gallery/goeiemiddag-JJTDydJ
There's an option to download the video if you're so inclined - just select the three dots on the right hand side of the top of the video and you'll get a download option.
What's even more hilarious (and sad) are some of the comments where people are put off by the idea of having to be friendly to strangers.
I'm sensing that you are more outgoing than I am in person. Do you carry a knife?
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You would too if you lived where I live.
But its a fun one:
https://clipground.com/images/roblox-knife-clipart-7.png
I always smile at people as I pass them but whether or not I speak depends on if they speak first, in general. However if they had a SpongeBob knife in hand I would go in one of two directions, either running away as fast as I could or thinking I might want to be friends with them. 😂
shareTake the initiative - speak first!
The worst thing that will happen is that they will ignore you - you will know that at least you tried to be friendly.
I like to start with "Give me all your money or you'll live in a pineapple under the sea".
My advice if its not a joke - STOP CARRYING A KNIFE with you when you go outside, thank you.
shareSorry, but I won't be a victim to some nut with a knife.
shareNothing wrong with self-protection.
I’m looking for any fights nor for getting murdered by some bastard, so if a death happens it won’t be mine.
NYC is full of dopers and illegal aliens and disgusting perverts.
You SHOULD go armed every day.
I would suggest carrying a mundane item like a heavy or sharp tool at all times. New York is falling apart. Stay away or be prepared to be armed or victimized.
A knife in New York City is difficult to explain to a nosy cop. You are clearly not hunting deer nor fishing there. A standard flat blade screwdriver is best. ‘Oh, I was just fixing some furniture Officer and stepped out for a smoke. The Baseball Bat in the Chevy is for me and the kids when we play.’
Neither is illegal.
NO guns, NO knives.
Thankfully I've never had anyone pull a knife on me for not returning a hello. Or a screwdriver. Or a baseball bat. Although I do always say hello back if someone greets me so they won't get the chance.😁
shareThe City of New York is a cesspool and The Southwest Bronx is a notable pit of sludge.
You have to make it so you don’t have to survive it, it survives you.
There are thousands of dirtbags there.
Self-security and distrust are the way you keep living and earning. You cannot trust the inmates there.
Sad, but forget sad, it’s just the miserable truth and you grow eyes in the back of your head or you get rolled and hurt.
This may or may not be serious, but, just a few of my 50 cents, and I don't mean that rapper "50 Cent".
We are generally in UK and elsewhere not allowed to LEGALLY carry a knife with us so no I do not. "Goeiemiddag" means what, "thank you", in Dutch, right?
So the point in all of this that again, what, generally considered impolite and a big deal to talk to strangers? (I do it rarely but at work nearly all the time we are 'the one'.) And yet?
And the overall point and message is...
"Goeiemiddag" means what, "thank you", in Dutch, right?"
How could it mean "thank you" based on the context of the video? Just think for a minute, what would people normally say when passing each other on the street (besides "fuck u")?
You might be right Stratego. (Nice to hear from you again by the way).
I might be WRONG but I thought the context of the video was meant to be somewhat hilarious. It simply didn't enter my mind the word meant something profane. At first, I thought it was a hilarious slangi-fied English term for "Give me that" or "Oh my God" or something like that.
No, it's not a profanity. I was just being sardonic when I said that two strangers in the street would exchange a "fuck u" with one another.
Now what would those people say instead in real life? It's really not that difficult. "Oh my god"? Now for what reason would they say that??? Come on, you're walking on the sidewalk and a stranger passes you, what is it that you or that person might say? Just a hint: read the subtitles.
I don’t speak Dutch, but most people would guess that the first bit means Good and middag is probably midday, so ‘Good Day’ or ‘Good Afternoon’.
I wouldn’t bother trying to have a normal conversation with him, since he’s on the spectrum.
I've found what I believe is the ultimate answer for quick friendly greeting.
I'm mean good morning is fine and all but 3 syllables and while passing that is to long.
And no one has the time or interest for the old fake standby banal: hi how are you? Fine and how are your? I am also fine. When we are not and no one actually cares or has time to stop and talk about it.
I've been doing this for a while now and is say it is 98% effective.
Just say "hey". They usually say hey back and done. It's friendly neutral acknowledges people and no time is lost.
Try it
Too many farmers around for that to work.
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