This weekend I will be friendly

Wow, after last weekend's monumental failure at being tactful, will I improve this weekend when it comes to friendliness?

I'm not very shy, so being outgoing will not be too difficult. I'll need to be genuinely interested in other people.

I'll smile.

I'll say "Hi" to people. I'll wave from the car.

I'll ask people about themselves and I will listen.

This should be far easier for me than tact. However, I'll need to be tactful as I try to be friendly.

Friendliness seems like a slam dunk, no-brainer. Until someone doesn't return the friendly demeanor or they look at you like you're nuts. Keep the expectations low. Don't have any expectations for a reciprocal smile or wave. Don't assume that people will talk to you.

If they do, great. Even if they don't respond, they might benefit from a friendly face.

I'll try. I'll let you know on Monday, how it went.

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