Parents teach your children and especially young men to make eye contact with people when passing, with the small head nod and/good-morning, etc. I know awareness of self and others is on the decline, but conscientiousness is a trait that is more important then IQ…this helps develop it. Doesn’t matter if it is the Walmart greeter or country club locker room. Or a crosswalk and somebody letting you pass in front. Or holding the door for a person with takeaway food. It shows awareness of surroundings and a confidence, and acknowledges the other person, and sets a proper tone. And it is also the secret guy code of letting others know, if stuff goes sideways…you are part of “Team run to danger and help”.

Apr 8, 2026 · 1:38 PM UTC

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Replying to @Recliningdad
great advice
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I try to do this each time I go somewhere. Just engage with people with a positive or funny comment. We need more face to face engagements rather than social media engagements.
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