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Posted by chinaboy1021 on Mar-20-2006 05:39:

Is it just me??

what up guys

I like to approach people (strangers) with "hey what up".

they give me this strange look like "wtf do i know you". that i can understand, but the whole point of such a casual greeting (as if ive known them for years) is to break em in instantly, loosen them up. cant they accept that instead of get defensive as if im about to attack them or soemthing?? my ideal response would be the "hey what's up" meaning "hi how can i help you". do they not realize "what up" is implying hi, as opposed to "what's up" which implies "hi what are you doing, how are you doing etc"

note: i only use this method with younger people.

do any of you guys do this/get the same reaction from others? any comments?

im on crack

Posted by Sasha on Mar-20-2006 05:40:

i'm scared of ppl. I never approach them!

Posted by Stingray on Mar-20-2006 05:41:

quote:
Originally posted by Sasha
i'm scared of ppl. I never approach them!

Hey...what's your name again?

Posted by Sasha on Mar-20-2006 05:43:

quote:
Originally posted by Stingray
Hey...what's your name again?

WHAT UP JIMMY?

Posted by Stingray on Mar-20-2006 05:48:

quote:
Originally posted by Sasha
WHAT UP JIMMY?

Posted by nusty on Mar-20-2006 05:48:

I only use street slang to senior citizens. They deserve the street cred. they've been chill'n on da block for yearz, an dey no whad up.

Posted by chinaboy1021 on Mar-20-2006 05:52:

i dont even consider "what up" street slang. if you dont live under a rock, you should know what it means.

ppl are robots these days. you say something out of the ordinary of the "hi excuse me", they freak out and go blank. by ppl, i mean retail sales reps.

Posted by TheVrk on Mar-20-2006 06:04:

I'll approach/talk to anybody
Don't worry, ur not on crack.....unless .....

Posted by Stingray on Mar-20-2006 06:04:

quote:
Originally posted by chinaboy1021
i dont even consider "what up" street slang. if you dont live under a rock, you should know what it means.

ppl are robots these days. you say something out of the ordinary of the "hi excuse me", they freak out and go blank. by ppl, i mean retail sales reps.

Ugh I know what you mean. Where do places like Best Buy and Future Shop find these tools?????

(Before anyone pipes up, yes I AM a retail sales rep, I just know how to interact with people)

Posted by chinaboy1021 on Mar-20-2006 06:09:

oh on that note, what's up with this whole "hi sir, how you doing today" thing. relax dude, im obviously younger than you, where can i find the blank DVDs that are on sale so i can back-up my porn collection.

Posted by Stingray on Mar-20-2006 06:12:

quote:
Originally posted by chinaboy1021
oh on that note, what's up with this whole "hi sir, how you doing today" thing. relax dude, im obviously younger than you, where can i find the blank DVDs that are on sale so i can back-up my porn collection.

"hi sir, how you doing today" = "I'm on commission you degenerate fuck, now buy something or go away."

Posted by evil_cookie on Mar-20-2006 06:45:

quote:
Originally posted by chinaboy1021
oh on that note, what's up with this whole "hi sir, how you doing today" thing. relax dude, im obviously younger than you, where can i find the blank DVDs that are on sale so i can back-up my porn collection.

rofl.

don't worry it's not just you, some people just don't like being approached by strangers at a party...that say "whats up". Yes, as odd as that sounds.

I personally approach anybody who seems interesting to me.

Posted by chinaboy1021 on Mar-20-2006 06:50:

alright this world is fucked up.

Posted by TheVrk on Mar-20-2006 07:35:

quote:
Originally posted by chinaboy1021
alright this world is fucked up.

Is that news?

Posted by Cosmic Fur on Mar-20-2006 14:20:

Re: Is it just me??

quote:
Originally posted by chinaboy1021

im on crack

That should have been the thread title.

Posted by Mr. Smith on Mar-20-2006 16:22:

I just find that
"Hey, whats up" is so over used, that people just train themselves to react to it in a certain way.

I like to ask pointless questions...

Posted by Platipus on Mar-20-2006 17:36:

Hoooooow uuuu dooooooin always workd for Joey!

Posted by Cribby on Mar-20-2006 17:41:

I'm pretty much anti-social when it comes to most of the world...I want people to pheer me

Posted by Stingray on Mar-20-2006 17:41:

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Originally posted by Cribby
I'm pretty much anti-social when it comes to most of the world...I want people to pheer me

It aint working.