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It's a lot like walking down the street with a complete stranger approaching from the opposite direction. Your intention is to simply pass them by but as you come within talking distance the stranger says "Hi, nice day isn't it?" Like they needed to share that little highlight of information to brighten your day too.
You can smile and nod in agreement, or go so far as to say "Yes isn't it," whilst passing by without so much as a break in stride. It's all that is required to be polite.
Sometimes though, you want a bit more from your stranger. Why did they decide to say 'Hi' to you? Unfortunately you can't back track and ask your stranger that question without feeling awkward. You can't get to know them right then.
You can only hope they walk past again another day, so that you can begin those first steps towards making a friend. The more they walk past the more familiar you each become.
I wonder about people who leave comments and seemingly never 'walk' this way again? Are they not interested in reading my reply? Why did they comment in the first place if they knew they weren't coming back? What's in it for them if they didn't wish to be acknowledged?
I don't have any answers but maybe you can shed some light? Yes you, who will read this and be prompted to say 'Hi'.