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amother
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Tue, Jan 24 2017, 9:58 pm
Please be aware of others, of others feelings, don't be selfish, remember about manners. There might be somebody you know, a neighbor or somebody in shul that may need a hello, a thank you, a welcoming smile. Don't ignore!
I know you are busy, I am too.
Unfortunately. I dont have family close by to spend shabbos, yom tov or a birthday. I would love if you dont ignore me just a hello in return can make my day, thank you
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amother
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Wed, Jan 25 2017, 7:12 am
This is the thing. Even if someone has family nearby they may need a hello, or welcoming smile and not be ignored! I have family and still feel lonely.
It almost feels like, ok you have family you are ok. No! I still feel isolated even though I have family. I don't keep up too much with mine.
Why can't we just be nice to everyone?
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amother
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Mon, Jan 30 2017, 3:59 pm
amother wrote: | This is the thing. Even if someone has family nearby they may need a hello, or welcoming smile and not be ignored! I have family and still feel lonely.
It almost feels like, ok you have family you are ok. No! I still feel isolated even though I have family. I don't keep up too much with mine.
Why can't we just be nice to everyone? |
You are right!
Just some people asume that we all have someone and its not the case.
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Chayalle
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Mon, Jan 30 2017, 4:05 pm
It does say in Pirkei Avos "V'Hevei Mekabel es Kol HaAdom B'sever Panim Yafos" - receive all people with a pleasant countenance.
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thunderstorm
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Mon, Jan 30 2017, 4:20 pm
amother wrote: | Please be aware of others, of others feelings, don't be selfish, remember about manners. There might be somebody you know, a neighbor or somebody in shul that may need a hello, a thank you, a welcoming smile. Don't ignore!
I know you are busy, I am too.
Unfortunately. I dont have family close by to spend shabbos, yom tov or a birthday. I would love if you dont ignore me just a hello in return can make my day, thank you |
...And don't look at me like I just landed from Mars, I did actually just smile and greet you. It's ok to say "hello" back. I don't bite!
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sourstix
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Mon, Jan 30 2017, 4:56 pm
I had such a neighbor. I still wonder what she was thinking when I greeted her. And she didn't answer. So I stopped greeting her. It's her loss, I'm glad I'm not there anymore.
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amother
Plum
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Mon, Jan 30 2017, 6:32 pm
I stopped going to shul. Tired of making small talk with ppl who don't seem to need my friendship.
Interestingly, I'm finding my role to be more supportive. I stopped wondering why no one invites me for a meal, and I'm busy hosting single moms.
In the mean time a neighbor who I thought of as well connected reached out to me.
I'm sorry op, I don't think ppl realize how much they can make a difference by showing a little warmth.
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amother
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Mon, Jan 30 2017, 8:48 pm
Please take what I'm about to say as an explanation, not an excuse.
I am one of those people who can never remember anyone's name or who they are. If you say hello I will answer back, but I've been told that I've ignored some. Believe me, it wasn't on purpose. I think my hearing isn't 100%. Recently, as I was walking on a street,I heard a lady say right behind my back " and she never says hello". I recognized my neighbor's voice. Well, I was walking from work, tires and having something on my mind, I wasn't looking around. No, I didn't turn around because I was both emberesed and annoyed.
Please forgive us apsent minded people, and I hope the people in your shul just don't realize that others (you) are being hert
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33055
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Mon, Jan 30 2017, 9:53 pm
sourstix wrote: | I had such a neighbor. I still wonder what she was thinking when I greeted her. And she didn't answer. So I stopped greeting her. It's her loss, I'm glad I'm not there anymore. |
I have such a neighbor also. She wouldn't say good Shabbos for years. It turns out that she has social anxiety.
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