in Europe it is considered impolite to enter unannounced. a simple nod will do but it is much better to say "bonjour, messieurs et dames". Upon which there will be a reply,"bonjour". it's polite. it makes one feel less insignificant.
but they're otherwise not so chatty to tell you the truth.
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And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. Anais Nin
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2 comments:
lol!
in LA, strangers regard you with suspicioon if you greet them without cause.
and the elevator, my god, the barometer of social unease in this crazy land -- everyone stares awkwardly at the numbers above the door, instead of engaging.
and everyone is mad at each other on the road -- it's like there's this tangible loathing...
where did this madness come from?
ummmmmm......trying to hide guilty feelings about past elevator sex ?
gotta get through the day at warp speed or they will lose their jobs? (my case)
cars make assholes feel omnipotent?
dunno
i liked Venice beach myself, no elevators, lots of people with crazy ideas and strange pets, gave me such a lift, wanted to stay and stay, often regret not doing so, even though i know real life kicks in anywhere, but still, you live in a fun place, it can be just as nasty here but without the element of fun.
serious old europe.
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