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I have a boomer-ish pet peeve.
I hate it when someone don't greet or introduce themselves when entering a new place
I get it you're an introvert. I don't expect you to interact with me everytime. I'm an introvert as well. But at least greet once when you're introducing yourself. And That's it. That's the minimum fkin requirements. I see this everytime whenever I have to enter a new department and some students don't do it. I get it. It's overwhelming. I did too in the past and it's why I make a point not to do it.
My brother's girlfriend came over yesterday and she's been in the room ever since. I never saw her once. Never introduce herself no greeting. God I hope she's not the type that locks herself up in the room until she need something only then she comes out.
I've had a few cousins like that.
Why not prompt them to introduce themselves instead?
Yes in a general sense I agree with you. It's a two way thing.
But some situations warrants the guest to start first. And some older folks, they want you to take initiative and start first. Believe me I got scolded many times in the past for not introducing myself. Which is fair. I'm the stranger going into their land. I'm the one who has to appear friendly and non harmful to their place.
These days I just langgar tembok and terrorise the younger person into an introductory chat before leaving them alone. I figure it's a lot more effective from an introvert pov lol - 1. I broke the ice; 2. I don't get to terasa; 3. If they're cool they're gonna say hi at another time as membalas, if not they'll turn turtle and it's not my fault XD
Yeah I get that, it's good etiquette to start first when you're younger, but I guess it's just the next best option. There's always the
passiveaggressive "Eh? No need introduce yourself ah?"
Yeah, at least a "hi" would be nice.
Thanks for sharing your views. I'm also that type that would probably not introduce myself unless we are actively going to interact.
Knowing your point of view is good for me.