Gender greetings

This morning was a beautiful day for a walk. The sun was shining after our rainstorm last evening--the birds singing, the greenery everywhere--flowers are popping up--all the lovely stuff that comes with early spring was going on.

We didn't encounter any dogs in our path (some behind fences), so that is always a good thing. We did encounter some people to greet, which is always nice. (I'd like to greet pets, too, but Raven is a little unmanageable when he sees another beast.)

Today we greeted two young men (somewhere between 14-17) and a woman. I think it's interesting the way men and even boys often greet others. They may not speak a word, but nod their heads as if they were Japanese. (I learned from our exchange student from Yokohama that nodding is a common way to acknowledge someone.) Women, on the other hand, almost always speak a greeting, smile and/or wave.

Now, there are plenty of men who will say good morning or hello or even wave. But I've just noticed that in brief encounters it seems men are more likely to nod and women to smile or say hello.

Just an observation.

Till next time,


Suzi