OHbaby! Forums : * Is it too hard to smile? * https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 11:13:59 +0000 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:36:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5662 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : That guy - he walks around town...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109588&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109588 Author: Andie
Subject: 5662
Posted: 13 February 2007 at 1:36pm

That guy - he walks around town and West End every day.  If you've ever lived centrally you'll know the one - tall, loping walk, old now, often wears a beige trenchcoat.  I feel sorry for him because he seems desperately lonely.  But after being followed (seriously followed) a few times now and snapped at twice I no longer take it upon myself to do anything about it - especially not now that I'm walking with a little baby! 

Hmmm... Palmy isn't really full of nutters.  Just my end of town is!  There's this old guy down the road who sits there and waves energetically at every vehicle going past (he loves trucks and loves when cars toot), every day - and says "hello gorgeous" whenever I walk past.  He's great!  A Palmy icon. 

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:36:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109588&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109588 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Copy and paste the link into the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109548&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109548 Author: busymum
Subject: 5662
Posted: 13 February 2007 at 12:24pm

Copy and paste the link into the signature part of your profile. ]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:24:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109548&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109548 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Hey guys.. thanks for all the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109512&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109512 Author: Lisha
Subject: 5662
Posted: 13 February 2007 at 10:10am

Hey guys.. thanks for all the feedback!

Hey how do I put my lillypie thing onto my profile?? I have saved it elsewhere and don't know where to go from here!! ]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:10:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109512&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109512 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Depends what mood I&#039;m in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109443&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109443 Author: Jennz
Subject: 5662
Posted: 13 February 2007 at 12:54am

Depends what mood I'm in whether I initiate smiling but I always smile back if someone does at me. It was really weird coming over here as we have found the elderly people really grumpy and unfriendly! So strange.]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:54:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109443&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109443 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : I must be nuts too, I&#039;m forever...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109442&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109442 Author: kezplanet
Subject: 5662
Posted: 13 February 2007 at 12:12am

I must be nuts too, I'm forever smiling at people, esp kids and babies. It was very hard to get used to not looking people in the eye and smiling or saying hello when in Australia, people look at you as if you are a stalker or worse!! It was so nice to come back home and feel a bit normal - whatever that is these days ]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:12:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109442&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109442 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : vick wrote:Abby is very sociable...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109438&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109438 Author: 11111
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 11:20pm

Originally posted by vick vick wrote:

Abby is very sociable and quite often waves and blows kisses at people. What I hate is when people looks straight at her and ignore her, she's two for gods sake give her a break and at least smile at her!!!

I love the AMI ad about a smile coming back to you and I always smile at people when out. A little bit of friendliness goes a long way.

Happy birthday to your little girl she is a week younger then my little man. Alan is the same people often ingnore him it totally sux.]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:20:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109438&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109438 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : If it is the guy I am thinking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109437&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109437 Author: 11111
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 11:18pm

If it is the guy I am thinking of he use to hang out at Pak'n save at night and chat to the supervisor's on he was usually ok, but deff very weird a creepy. Never went out for a ciggy by yourself when he was round.]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:18:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109437&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109437 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : eww thank god im moving in 3-4...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109375&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109375 Author: Xander&Harmony
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 8:33pm

eww thank god im moving in 3-4 weeks then lol

 

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:33:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109375&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109375 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : is that guy with the really long...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109369&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109369 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 8:10pm

is that guy with the really long beard and glasses? he once chased my olittle sister home.. he lives round by my mum. (are we scaring you people into not ever coming to visit palmy yet?) lol]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:10:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109369&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109369 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : rrhhggg frecky i will smile but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109329&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109329 Author: james
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 6:13pm

rrhhggg frecky i will smile but sometimes i daydream while walking and i may not see people smileing at me ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:13:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109329&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109329 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : It seems kinda rude not to smile...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109315&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109315 Author: Andie
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 4:59pm

It seems kinda rude not to smile at someone when they catch your eye!  Except for this crazy guy in Palmy... there's a reason he'll always catch your eye and it's because he's probably been stalking you down the street, then he tries to stop you in conversation but at some point during it, he'll snap and go a bit unpredictably nutso at you... and he only does it to young women, funnily enough.  Hmmmm... I learned my lesson about smiling at absolutely everyone!  ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:59:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109315&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109315 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Yup, ever since my grandparents...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109312&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109312 Author: jax
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 4:57pm

Yup, ever since my grandparents died I often go out of my way to smile / say hello / help with the groceries for old folks... ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:57:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109312&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109312 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : I smile at people. I say hello...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109275&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109275 Author: miss
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 3:40pm

I smile at people. I say hello to old people too - I would hate to not say hello and be their one chance of someone acknowledging their existence that day gone.]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:40:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109275&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109275 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Hey everyone, at least gsmum is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109270&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109270 Author: busymum
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 3:12pm

Hey everyone, at least gsmum is smiling at us!! ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:12:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109270&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109270 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : I smile at people, its funny cos...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109266&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109266 Author: my2angels
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 3:04pm

I smile at people, its funny cos when we were living out of town a bit everyone was really friendly, even the young and teenagers would say hi but then move back into town and its a bit different. Still at least if i smile i dont have to feel guilty for snobbing anyone]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:04:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109266&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109266 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109262&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109262 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 2:45pm

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:45:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109262&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109262 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Our living room opens onto an...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109257&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109257 Author: busymum
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 2:24pm

Our living room opens onto an upstairs balcony and our girls often stand out there and watch and sometimes wave as cars drive past... I'm glad for lots of retired neighbours, they seem to be the friendliest sort for waving at preschoolers! ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:24:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109257&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109257 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : I smile at people all the time...as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109216&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109216 Author: Roksana
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 1:42pm

I smile at people all the time...as some days I see people looking at Zaara and smiling!

Other days if I see a cute bubba I smile at the bubba and then at the parents....most times I get a smile back, but yah there are others who wont bother! ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:42:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109216&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109216 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Haha... maybe I am too!! Wow.....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109211&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109211 Author: Lisha
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 1:36pm

Haha... maybe I am too!! Wow.. got a smile before!]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:36:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109211&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109211 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : I smile at people all the time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109208&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109208 Author: jax
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 1:31pm

I smile at people all the time ! Hehehe... but then again I am a bit of a nutter ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:31:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109208&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109208 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : i agree, smiling isnt gonna kill...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109205&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109205 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 1:24pm

i agree, smiling isnt gonna kill you!

if u smiled at me i might be a bit surprised cos so many people look right through u these days, but id definetly smile back ! ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:24:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109205&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109205 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Abby is very sociable and quite...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109186&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109186 Author: nuttymama
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 12:31pm

Abby is very sociable and quite often waves and blows kisses at people. What I hate is when people looks straight at her and ignore her, she's two for gods sake give her a break and at least smile at her!!!

I love the AMI ad about a smile coming back to you and I always smile at people when out. A little bit of friendliness goes a long way.]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:31:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109186&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109186 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : i woudl too! I do the same thing,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109184&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109184 Author: Lucy
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 12:09pm

i woudl too! I do the same thing, Or try to get a litle chit chat from another mum at pre school but it seems to be the most impossible thing for some people to do! I always thought maybe im just too forward. Or they think im too young but either way its annoying, its not that hard to perk up your cheeks a little! ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:09:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109184&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109184 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : Some people are just too edgy!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109167&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109167 Author: busymum
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 10:42am

Some people are just too edgy! I'd smile at you ]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:42:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109167&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109167 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : People are weird huh? I always...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109156&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109156 Author: caraMel
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 10:19am

People are weird huh?
I always say hello if I catch someone's eye when we're out walking, it seems rude not to when we both know we were looking.
]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:19:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109156&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109156 <![CDATA[* Is it too hard to smile? * : When out walking, or in a mall,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109150&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109150 Author: Lisha
Subject: 5662
Posted: 12 February 2007 at 10:06am

When out walking, or in a mall, I see people with babies, toddlers etc.. and I smile at them or often say hello, and get looks from them "if looks could kill". Is it that hard to smile?? We are all in the same boat, or have been there, or are going through it! Maybe they look at me and think, what is she smiling about?! Well, I have a happy, healthy, charming little girl that gives me so much happiness and a adorable husband!

Have a good one!]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:06:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5662&PID=109150&title=is-it-too-hard-to-smile#109150