army1987 comments on "Stupid" questions thread - Less Wrong

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Comment author: [deleted] 14 July 2013 11:25:21PM *  10 points [-]

My suggestion: say “Hi” while looking at them; only introduce yourself to them if they say “Hi” back while looking back at you, and with an enthusiastic-sounding tone of voice.

(Myself, I go by Postel's Law here: I don't initiate conversations with strangers on a plane, but don't freak out when they initiate conversations with me either.)

Comment author: Caspian 15 July 2013 03:55:11PM 1 point [-]

I think sitting really close beside someone I would be less likely to want to face them - it would feel too intimate.