This is one of my biggest pet peeves. Especially at work you walk in ain’t even put your shit down, then someone busts in asking a work question. No “good morning”, “how are you?” Or nothing just. “Did you see my email on blah blah blah”
MarifeelsLost on
Yeah I greet before doing ANYTHING. I know people out here trying to do their jobs but to walk up to somebody and ask them for something and just not acknowledge their presence with at least a hello, hi, how are you doing? I don’t know. It’s just a little disrespectful to me. To ME at least yk.
Even at my job and I’m like serving somebody. Yes ma’am, no ma’am, how you doing, etc.
Super_Half7560 on
Speak to me FIRST before you ask me to do something for you. And if not, it’s definitely a NO to whatever you ask.
Apprehensive_Ad_6233 on
Turns out it was not just Baptist, it was universal auntie energy all along.
Prestigious-Mud on
That’s a universal Black thing. I get annoyed as hell if I don’t get a greeting before getting asked for a favor. Like who raised you?
stzycmum on
I say happy new year the first time I talk you in the new year. No matter when that is
PinSufficient5748 on
Them: can I please have [insert request here]?
Me: *completely ignores the question* Oh, hello!
Them: *sheepish* oh, sorry! Hello! Can I please have [insert request here]?
Depending on who it is, sometimes “oh, were you talking to me?” works, too.
I especially hate when they start talking at me, instead of calling my name. All of the sudden…I become deaf. 🤷🏾♀️
Fit_Smile1146 on
I was taught to speak when you enter a room.
Perfect_Persimmon688 on
If someone at work asks me a question but starts with salutations, am I wrong for just answering the question?
EyeAmKnotMyshelf on
What good is a voice box if you’re not using it to spread joy, man
FistPunch_Vol_7 on
Deadass tho. Didn’t they learn manners tho??? Same mfs who can’t be assed to say excuse me or pardon or just something wtf.
ArmzAkimbo on
You don’t know how many angry replies I’ve had to delete before hitting send…. Many starting with: Who raised you!!?
Itsprobablysarcasm on
It’s important to have the civil in civilization.
Karhak on
Shittery like this is what led me to perfect my blank stare.
Acentooate on
I′m almost the opposite because I get tired of the superfluous greetings, especially in an office or store where you can run into 30+ people in a day. Shit gets old real quick and I just want to get to the point. No one actually cares about anyone’s day unless you’re friends.
Inevitable_Day1202 on
i spent some time on St. Thomas and St. Croix working, and the only cultural advice anyone gave me was that everybody gets greeted, Good Morning, Good Day, Good Night, before asking for anything. It’s such a nice habit.
OfAnotherAccount on
I feel like I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum. A simple “hey” will do it for me and even that is optional cause, unless we’re friends, or you’re genuinely there just to converse, just tell me what you want. I don’t want these fake ass butter me up convos before you ask for something. If we ain’t friends, I don’t want to tell you about my weekend and I don’t really care about yours tbh.
Vast_Meal_5990 on
Umm, Heellllllloooooo nigga, damn!
TheMoorNextDoor on
That’s passed down through all black cultures, you greet first before you approach, doing otherwise literally means you are uncultured.
Shit if you don’t want to look at it from a cultural standpoint then understand it from a mannerly and respectful etiquette perspective.
That’s like walking into your auntie house and not saying hello aunt xxxx or saying good morning/good evening/etc. you’re gonna get looked at real disrespectfully.
Wow_u_sure_r_dumb on
Keep this shit out of work chat though. Or at least bundle it into one message. Some people send a “hello” or “good morning” in a DM and then wait for you to reply before getting to what they want. This would go so much faster if you just tell me what you want.
sylpher250 on
onceler-for-prez on
I may just be southern but is this not normal for everyone?
polymorphic_hippo on
Nah, Baptists don’t feel the need to greet you warmly before informing you of all the ways you’re going to hell. They’ll jump right into it.
nochickflickmoments on
I have a real problem with this. I have a million conversations going on in my head and I tend to just blurt. I’m making a real effort to greet people first.
RasThavas1214 on
If some random person is going to ask me for money, I’d rather they get to the point right away.
DeviantProfessor on
Just hit em with a “my man” and a “it is great to see you this morning”, then ask about the email
swiftvalentine on
Yeah I’m not Roman Reigns but ACKNOWLEDGE ME
TheStorm007 on
The real issue is when messaging via Slack or something. It’s so annoying getting a message that’s just “Good morning” and they wait for my response before telling me what they want. Just include your actual question along with the “good morning”.
Donutboy562 on
Lmao I do this at work too. I dont jus go to someone’s cube and start asking questions right off the bat. It’s always “good morning how you doin?” I always apologize if I don’t greet you lol
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This is one of my biggest pet peeves. Especially at work you walk in ain’t even put your shit down, then someone busts in asking a work question. No “good morning”, “how are you?” Or nothing just. “Did you see my email on blah blah blah”
Yeah I greet before doing ANYTHING. I know people out here trying to do their jobs but to walk up to somebody and ask them for something and just not acknowledge their presence with at least a hello, hi, how are you doing? I don’t know. It’s just a little disrespectful to me. To ME at least yk.
Even at my job and I’m like serving somebody. Yes ma’am, no ma’am, how you doing, etc.
Speak to me FIRST before you ask me to do something for you. And if not, it’s definitely a NO to whatever you ask.
Turns out it was not just Baptist, it was universal auntie energy all along.
That’s a universal Black thing. I get annoyed as hell if I don’t get a greeting before getting asked for a favor. Like who raised you?
I say happy new year the first time I talk you in the new year. No matter when that is
Them: can I please have [insert request here]?
Me: *completely ignores the question* Oh, hello!
Them: *sheepish* oh, sorry! Hello! Can I please have [insert request here]?
Depending on who it is, sometimes “oh, were you talking to me?” works, too.
I especially hate when they start talking at me, instead of calling my name. All of the sudden…I become deaf. 🤷🏾♀️
I was taught to speak when you enter a room.
If someone at work asks me a question but starts with salutations, am I wrong for just answering the question?
What good is a voice box if you’re not using it to spread joy, man
Deadass tho. Didn’t they learn manners tho??? Same mfs who can’t be assed to say excuse me or pardon or just something wtf.
You don’t know how many angry replies I’ve had to delete before hitting send…. Many starting with: Who raised you!!?
It’s important to have the civil in civilization.
Shittery like this is what led me to perfect my blank stare.
I′m almost the opposite because I get tired of the superfluous greetings, especially in an office or store where you can run into 30+ people in a day. Shit gets old real quick and I just want to get to the point. No one actually cares about anyone’s day unless you’re friends.
i spent some time on St. Thomas and St. Croix working, and the only cultural advice anyone gave me was that everybody gets greeted, Good Morning, Good Day, Good Night, before asking for anything. It’s such a nice habit.
I feel like I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum. A simple “hey” will do it for me and even that is optional cause, unless we’re friends, or you’re genuinely there just to converse, just tell me what you want. I don’t want these fake ass butter me up convos before you ask for something. If we ain’t friends, I don’t want to tell you about my weekend and I don’t really care about yours tbh.
Umm, Heellllllloooooo nigga, damn!
That’s passed down through all black cultures, you greet first before you approach, doing otherwise literally means you are uncultured.
Shit if you don’t want to look at it from a cultural standpoint then understand it from a mannerly and respectful etiquette perspective.
That’s like walking into your auntie house and not saying hello aunt xxxx or saying good morning/good evening/etc. you’re gonna get looked at real disrespectfully.
Keep this shit out of work chat though. Or at least bundle it into one message. Some people send a “hello” or “good morning” in a DM and then wait for you to reply before getting to what they want. This would go so much faster if you just tell me what you want.
I may just be southern but is this not normal for everyone?
Nah, Baptists don’t feel the need to greet you warmly before informing you of all the ways you’re going to hell. They’ll jump right into it.
I have a real problem with this. I have a million conversations going on in my head and I tend to just blurt. I’m making a real effort to greet people first.
If some random person is going to ask me for money, I’d rather they get to the point right away.
Just hit em with a “my man” and a “it is great to see you this morning”, then ask about the email
Yeah I’m not Roman Reigns but ACKNOWLEDGE ME
The real issue is when messaging via Slack or something. It’s so annoying getting a message that’s just “Good morning” and they wait for my response before telling me what they want. Just include your actual question along with the “good morning”.
Lmao I do this at work too. I dont jus go to someone’s cube and start asking questions right off the bat. It’s always “good morning how you doin?” I always apologize if I don’t greet you lol