Cowabungaa said:
Bat Vader said:
I understand that it's rude I just can't bring myself to care that it's rude until someone I know points it out. Plus I don't understand why complete strangers have to approach me in the first place. Unless it's their job or it's someone I know I can't stand talking with people I don't know.
That's some anti-social behavior right there. Not caring is not a good excuse, honestly that sounds very childish.
Not sure what else to say about it. It's shitty behavior, don't do it. Be reasonable about it and learn to care.
Pretty much this.
You're from the United States, correct? I've been to a lot of other countries where social customs differ, and I'd take that into consideration before talking to you about your behavior. Given that you are American and Americans are some of the most forwardly inviting people towards strangers I've ever met, to completely blow someone off and walk away in mid-sentence doesn't simply convey that you are uninterested and wish to be left alone, it loudly exclaims to everyone present that that person is not
worth respect or acknowledgement. This is especially offensive given that these people are taking the initiative and risk that comes with introducing the engagement in the first place.
Simply put, in American culture, your behavior is absolutely vile, and if you keep it up, everyone, even your current friends, will see you as a trite shithead. By your own admittance that you don't care enough to even avoid burning people by effortlessly giving a polite excuse, no one will give you the benefit of the doubt.