I find it weird that we all keep saying "hi" "hello" "salam" and all words meant for greetings

After we have said it like thousands times already.

And we act like it is supposed to mean something when it's just out of habit.

Or maybe a sign of noticing the other, a subtle type of validation.

Humans really love their rituals to the degree that not engaging the ritual would be seen as offensive. It extends to so many behaviors including when giving advice and the expectation of being acknowledged for it even if the lack of acknowledgement is no intentional malice.

I honestly find all of it too tiring to keep up with, perhaps because I have been exposed to several cultures and perhaps I have been this way all along.

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Teslin · M

Personally I do and feel it is the polite and proper thing to do. Many family and friends usually get a hug hello and goodbye.
Rarely do I do the "Irish goodbye" 😅

Miram · 31-35, F

@Teslin Thinking it is polite and proper, and not saying it is impolite is why I find it weird.

Teslin · M

@Miram I'm confused? You say it is "weird", but think you should?

Miram · 31-35, F

@Teslin No, I don't think I should have to say it.

The belief that not saying is impolite is weird. It makes no sense to me.

All these expectations and rules are an annoyance to me.

Teslin · M

@Miram I understand now.