Why have we become socialized to stay to ourselves in public places? Sitting at Starbucks, walking around campus, waiting in line at Publix. It's like there's some unspoken rule that you can't make eye contact with anyone in an elevator. Get in, push the button, stare up and watch the floors light up.
I always appreciate the people who are uniquely outgoing and unafraid to talk to complete strangers.
I'm not one of those people. I wouldn't call myself shy, but I'm not incredibly bold in public places. Yet, I do wonder about the 80-year-old woman who comes to my gym every morning, walks as slow as a slug on the treadmill for about 10 minutes and leaves. What about the maintenance man at my apartment complex who drives around in a golf cart waving to everyone who passes? Who's that guy that sits in the back row of my sociology class?
Well, I'm about to find out. I'm breaking out of my shell. I'm asking "5 questions" to "everyday people." I'm sure I'll come to find out that they are not so "everyday." Maybe they're even a little like you and me.
...but I am adapting the concept to apply to my new media and word of mouth communication classes this semester. Look forward to posts about "everyday" people along with current issues in communications & new media.
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