Stugots wrote: » Walking on Pana saturday morning, a teenage lad in a dark (possibly school) jacket said 'How's it going?'. I thought maybe he mistook me for someone else, but replied politely and kept on going. 15 minutes later, on Oliver Plunkett Street, another teenager, similarly dressed, same thing. 20 minutes later, walking past the River Lee hotel, 2 more kids, again dark jackets - 'How's it going?'. Not at all unusual in a small town, but very unusual in Cork. The fact that they were all dressed the same makes me think its a campaign of some sort. Sounds like a good idea to me if it is. Anybody got any insight to offer?
Cork Truck Driver wrote: » Sometimes if peoplw look at me walking down the street I just say hello to be polite. Started it at 13,still doing it in my 30’s.
Knex. wrote: » I always do it too, regardless of where I am. Saw my Grandfather do it before me and just followed suit tbh.
Dbu wrote: » Mormons I think
Cork Truck Driver wrote: » Some people wouldn't bother saluting back,doesn't bother me though, i think we're just from that generation. It's nice to be nice.
who_me wrote: » Grrrrrrr! Happened more than once, I'm now instantly wary of people talking to me on the street.
Milly33 wrote: » After moving away from Cork, have to say that Cork people are super friendly thought the old Galwegans were but tis false like, they are very sceptical of you until they know you. I would always salute or say hello to people when passing them....
Cork Truck Driver wrote: » You left Cork for Galway? You traitor :pac: I’ve only been to Galway twice, it has nothing in Cork.
D'Agger wrote: » You're not a fan of porter then. I'd move to Galway if sculling pints of black didn't harm your health
Milly33 wrote: » Yep fancied a change so any trip to Galway I always thought people were so friendly, but they have nothing on Cork!! Its charm, the banter, and they are shocking drivers up here.
JKerova1 wrote: » I really got to hate walking around Cork because of the amount of charity chuggers clogging up the streets. I'm not sure if it is still as bad for that, probably is.
JKerova1 wrote: » Yeah one think I noticed when I moved up the country for college was how cagey people were compared to Cork, they stuck in their own little groups of schoolfriends and literally wouldn't speak to anyone outside of that. It was odd coming from Cork City where people you just met would openly mock you to your face about your clothes or glasses or whatever, whether they knew you or not! Oh the taking of the piss!! But you see there is only a certain type that can take the piss out of you and be forgiven, and sure they are Cork people... I love the random conversations and they no beating around the bush say what you want and that's it, but say it with a smile... We are outside the city CTdriver but not that far!! And just people are very cagey of you, some are great now don't get me wrong but you would miss the Cork Charm
Foweva Awone wrote: » After living in Dublin for years, I spent a few weeks in Cork recently. I loved it, and part of the reason was the real genuine friendly welcoming feeling around the place. People are far chattier and more sociable than in Dublin or in other similar sized cities. It's nice. Refreshing!
Manach wrote: » I hope not, as last time I irritated them so much by cutting off their spiel and trying to convert them back, one of them physically threaten me. Touchy bunch.
