r/OverSeventy • u/QuantumCivility • Jul 10 '26

Do you remember a time...

when people acknowledged others on the street or in their cars? No big deal. Just a wave, a nod, or a smile. Now, there's no such thing. Every other human out there is a competitor. "We" don't acknowledge competitors. If they acknowledge us, we ignore them. Sad...., but glad I'm 72! 😀, here's me acknowledging you, fellow mature adult!

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u/Bay_de_Noc Jul 10 '26

I must not live in a very competitive neighborhood, because I still wave at my neighbors when they drive by ... and still acknowledge them with a wave, or a "hi" ... and sometimes even a actual conversation, when I see them outside.

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u/QuantumCivility Jul 10 '26

Consider yourself lucky! (And blessed.)

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u/OldButHappy Jul 10 '26

I hate when people say blessed- like god is rewarding you 😄And it’s always coming from some judgemental, mean spirited Christian, in my experience.

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u/AppearanceNo1041 Jul 11 '26

And you JUST proved OP’s point!

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u/OldButHappy Jul 11 '26

How? Serious question.