Why not return the greeting..?

4 Nov 2008

Hello all,
Yes..no..thats all it takes.
How often when entering a room one either sends a general greeting or sometimes specific to someone there already..."hi"..and all one gets is a stony silence...
Lets all tey as far as possible to return the greeting.
It makes for a better atmosphere...
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4 Nov 2008

so a room of say 70 or 80 people continualy saying hi to every new entrant to the room is what u require or are you talking about only the room host or people you know saying hi back. who says hi in a main room then.. does someone take responsibility fot meeting and greeting??
i am sometimes in a converstion and either dont see someone say hi or just to be honest cannt be bothered saying it every 5 seconds

4 Nov 2008

Sara xx
I tend to agree with you hun but for some of the more newer members it can be a bit off-putting to hit a blank wall on your first/second visit.
I wish there was a simple answer to a simple thing wink

chocco :-
just do the best you can but remember do not whisper without permission.
Good luck with what you get.
medic_1

4 Nov 2008

I very often say Hi to many people in the chatroom I know and dont know....Although saying that what puts me off is if I say hello to a single male they think just coz im saying hello back Im interested in meeting them. They should read peoples profiles more and then I wouldnt get so offended lol

4 Nov 2008

Quote by Roxie
I very often say Hi to many people in the chatroom I know and dont know....Although saying that what puts me off is if I say hello to a single male they think just coz im saying hello back Im interested in meeting them. They should read peoples profiles more and then I wouldnt get so offended

have to agree here, i try and say hi to those who say a "hi room" but soooo often they think its an invite to whisper you.
xx fem xx

4 Nov 2008

I'd agree with all of what has been said here.. but you should remember that the "public" rooms - The Jacuzzi, Beach Bar etc on each server - can be real bear pits for the uninitiated.
:shock: :shock:
Best sometimes to go into some of the other rooms to start off with where you are more likely to be treated with respect so you can get a feel for how the whole place works.
Flower's room is always a good bet and Mrs Flower is always a welcome sight for sore eyes wink

:wink:

4 Nov 2008

Thanks to all of you who have answered my question in all its forms...i have a better understanding... :shock:

5 Nov 2008

Quote by fem_4_taboo
I very often say Hi to many people in the chatroom I know and dont know....Although saying that what puts me off is if I say hello to a single male they think just coz im saying hello back Im interested in meeting them. They should read peoples profiles more and then I wouldnt get so offended

have to agree here, i try and say hi to those who say a "hi room" but soooo often they think its an invite to whisper you.
xx fem xx
Exactly what I mean fem, Mr Rox never goes in chat and I show this by writing in pink lol but some just think silly

hwoar: and start whispering away.... rolleyes

15 Nov 2008

I find it hilarious when there's say a room of 10-20 people and a couple of single fems in there....somebody new arrives and instead of "Hi room" (which is what I always say first)...you get "Hi fem1"..."Hi fem2"...like the rest of us are invisible!
It cracks me up!

15 Nov 2008

Quote by Sixfootsix
I find it hilarious when there's say a room of 10-20 people and a couple of single fems in there....somebody new arrives and instead of "Hi room" (which is what I always say first)...you get "Hi fem1"..."Hi fem2"...like the rest of us are invisible!
It cracks me up!

Happens a lot to the fella's. One I know of enters chat and say *hello to all the ladies* and that's it...annoys the hell out of some other members and I don't blame em!
In the hosted rooms (normally a lot smaller) I always think the room host should at least try and welcome people. That's if they aren't in the shower, cooking/eating dinner, ran to the shop, busy in a second chat room, gone to pub.... confused

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Hello Chocco wave

I try to say hi to most that make an effort... what's harder is keeping them chatting in the room. Some take it as invite to whisper, others are really shy - said hi, got missed and truly don't know how to break the ice because everyone is chatting to each other. It can be difficult to join in sometimes.

17 Nov 2008

My first time on here. just like to say hello. smile