just say hi

whenever you have the option to say hi to someone, just do it. networking situations, weird social encounters, seeing an acquaintance in a place you don’t normally encounter them, passing your neighbor, etc. if it FEELS like it could be appropriate to say hi, if you’re even questioning it, just do it. don’t think about it. take the decision fatigue out of it. 95% of the time this is the right move, will make people like you, or will save you from future awkwardness. in the 5% of times where it’s a little weird it’s totally recoverable and not that big of a deal. ESPECIALLY if you’re nervous about it, just do it. maybe this is obvious but I used to feel awkward in a lot of these settings and doing this makes me feel soooo much more comfortable and in control. just say hi!!!