[DepthsofSpace]

Part I

1. Do you find it common for strangers to exchange greetings (anything from a simple good morning to making conversation? If not why do you thing this is?
I often say 'Hello', 'Good Evening' or some such to someone if eye contact is established, or if the situation is set-up. I'll sometimes make small talk if I notice something interesting, like a piece of jewelry, or some such. Maybe a band t-shirt, or just a remark or situation. Example, there's some sort of police activity, and they make a facial gesture or an odd glance I might make a remark relevant to the event. Usually if we are stuck in line or an elevator together.

2. How did you meet your current best friend?
Don't really have one, but the people I interact with a lot are from organizations or school.

3. Have you ever had a conversation with a complete stranger? If so did you exchange any contact information and keep in touch?
Once at a Civil Air Patrol event I gave my Live Journal address to a young man who I was speaking with.

4. When you step into a classroom for the first time how do you greet the other students?
Well, I'm a bit obvious, so everyone acknowledges me right-of-the-bat. I usually say little, and maybe join in a conversation if there is a talkative group.

5. When you step into a classroom for the first time how do you greet the teacher/professor?
Usually a 'hello', nothing major at first, usually after the first class I'll go to the teacher, fully introduce myself and make a note that I'm glad to be in their class and look forward to the semester.

6. When you are in close proximity to stranger (such as an elevator, bus, waiting room, etc.) how do you act towards them?
See first answer. Usually a hello or such off the bat. If I see a point I can converse on, I'll start up a little shit-chat.

7. When you are in the same situation accompanied by one person that you know do you act differently?
Might be a bit more talkative, usually ask them about something if I have a question, if not ask them about their day, and what's going on...


Part II

1. Do you find it difficult to meet new people?
Err, hmm. No, as seen above I'm very social and outgoing. However, I don't spend enough time presuing relationships, so getting to know someone over the long run is a bit difficult.

2. Do you treat people differently if you know that you will never see them again (like if you are on a vacation)?
Not really, and with modern communication, I'll give them my business card with email and tell them to look me up on MySpace or the like. Usually I treat them about how I would treat classmates in a class.

3. When you walk into a room (such as a waiting room) and there are only two open seats, one right next to a friendly looking person ,the other in a corner by itself, where would you sit?
Sort of depends. I hate sitting right next to someone, right off the bat, though I like conversation, I like a bit of space. I might choose the corner and may make conversation from there is possible.