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by WildBill
Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Blatant Printing: would you say something?
Replies: 117
Views: 25597

Re: Blatant Printing: would you say something?

Dadtodabone wrote:
WildBill wrote:
ScooterSissy wrote:We talked a bit, and her husband (who was from NYC) said it's a cultural thing because of a dense population. He said as crowded as they are, and as intrusive as people are of the "3 foot rule" (out of necessity), it just becomes tedious to try to greet everyone, and extended eye-contact is almost considered a challenge.
I have been to NYC and noticed the same thing.

I have also visited Hong Kong where they must have a "3 inch rule". After a couple of days I was so claustrophobic that I had to leave. I also thought that if you were to use normal Texas manners, such as excuse me or sorry, in Hong Kong, you couldn't walk more than a couple yards in an hour because you bump into so many people just trying to cross a street. ;-)
I listened to a report on NPR in regards "Social Distance", Americans are the most standoffish people in the world. Our personal space is 2.5 to 3 feet. Europeans 1.5 to 2 feet(Germans on the upper end, French on the lower). African and Arabic cultures allow 16 inches, but that can drop to ten inches if needed. Asian societies 8 to 10 inches or to contact in large crowds.
This sounds like something coming from a frustrated History major with a very good memory. "rlol"
by WildBill
Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:36 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Blatant Printing: would you say something?
Replies: 117
Views: 25597

Re: Blatant Printing: would you say something?

ScooterSissy wrote:We talked a bit, and her husband (who was from NYC) said it's a cultural thing because of a dense population. He said as crowded as they are, and as intrusive as people are of the "3 foot rule" (out of necessity), it just becomes tedious to try to greet everyone, and extended eye-contact is almost considered a challenge.
I have been to NYC and noticed the same thing.

I have also visited Hong Kong where they must have a "3 inch rule". After a couple of days I was so claustrophobic that I had to leave. I also thought that if you were to use normal Texas manners, such as excuse me or sorry, in Hong Kong, you couldn't walk more than a couple yards in an hour because you bump into so many people just trying to cross a street. ;-)
by WildBill
Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Blatant Printing: would you say something?
Replies: 117
Views: 25597

Re: Blatant Printing: would you say something?

mojo84 wrote:I think it's a tumor.
It's not a tumor! "rlol"
by WildBill
Sun Nov 02, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Blatant Printing: would you say something?
Replies: 117
Views: 25597

Re: Blatant Printing: would you say something?

Cedar Park Dad wrote:
WildBill wrote:Every time this topic comes up I get a kick out of the responses.

There is the MYOB crowd and the "nobody notices anyway" group and the people who are trying to be helpful people.

I think I fall into the "trying to be helpful" group.

It seems that some people's attitude may be different just because the observation involves a concealed or not-so-concealed handgun.

One on the things I like about Texas is that the people are more friendly that in many parts of the country.

I wouldn't make a special effort to approach a person I saw at a distance or who I didn't have any reason to contact.

Some people in Texas will start up a conversation while standing in line at a bank or in the store.

In such a situation such as standing in line or engaging a person in a similar situation I would react differently that approaching a stranger.

My reaction would be the same as if the person had his fly unzipped, a long string of toilet paper trailing from his shoe, or a booger hanging from his nose.

Personally, I would appreciate being told.

Maybe I am way out of line, but I have made compliments about the appearance of another man's wife. :tiphat:
Why do you assume its a GG?
Why do you assume he's not a giant piece of male genitalia and will take offense?
I wouldn't automatically assume that he is a GG.

I would watch and listen and base my decision on my observations.

Some jerks just can't be helped.
by WildBill
Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Blatant Printing: would you say something?
Replies: 117
Views: 25597

Re: Blatant Printing: would you say something?

mojo84 wrote:There's a difference if he accidentally had his gun uncovered and if he obviously wasn't trying very hard to conceal it. If it was obvious his shirt blew up and the gun was uncovered without him being aware, I would probably tell him.

Guess I come down to whether it's making him aware or trying to correct behavior The later, I would mind my own business.
I think we are in agreement.
by WildBill
Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Blatant Printing: would you say something?
Replies: 117
Views: 25597

Re: Blatant Printing: would you say something?

Every time this topic comes up I get a kick out of the responses.

There is the MYOB crowd and the "nobody notices anyway" group and the people who are trying to be helpful people.

I think I fall into the "trying to be helpful" group.

It seems that some people's attitude may be different just because the observation involves a concealed or not-so-concealed handgun.

One on the things I like about Texas is that the people are more friendly that in many parts of the country.

I wouldn't make a special effort to approach a person I saw at a distance or who I didn't have any reason to contact.

Some people in Texas will start up a conversation while standing in line at a bank or in the store.

In such a situation such as standing in line or engaging a person in a similar situation I would react differently that approaching a stranger.

My reaction would be the same as if the person had his fly unzipped, a long string of toilet paper trailing from his shoe, or a booger hanging from his nose.

Personally, I would appreciate being told.

Maybe I am way out of line, but I have made compliments about the appearance of another man's wife. :tiphat:
by WildBill
Sat Nov 01, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Blatant Printing: would you say something?
Replies: 117
Views: 25597

Re: Blatant Printing: would you say something?

RoyGBiv wrote:I'd strike up a conversation with him.....

"hey guy, I see you're a regular in here... I'm here 3 days a week myself.... I thought you might want to know that your gun is clearly showing through your shirt. If you'd like a few tips on how to avoid that, I might be able to help."
:iagree:

I went out for dinner last night a noticed a guy wearing a hat and asked him about it.

We struck up a good conversation and I got a little history lesson.

When he left he said "It was really nice talking to you." :tiphat:

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