romanceordelusion t1_jaaydq2 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:57 AM

Reply to comment by solidrecommendations in how to thrive in dc with no big city experience? by Fresh_Dragonfruit702

Agree, don’t treat people like they don’t exist if it looks like they’re just asking for cash. Just say sorry and keep going. If you’re a young woman and a man is leering, do not make eye contact.

nakoros t1_jac8jkh wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:48 AM

I acknowledge their existence, apologize, and say I don't have cash (which is usually true, I prefer to not carry cash).

LoganSquire t1_jacasoz wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM

Why are you apologizing? To make yourself feel better? If you were really sorry, you’d start carrying cash.

erotomachy t1_jacic91 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:26 PM

Sorry, I don’t have time to fight trolls today.

Gumburcules t1_jacv3oo wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM

It's literally just something you say to be polite.

It's the same as saying "fine" when someone asks how you're doing even if you're not fine, or saying "it was great to see you" after you run into someone you don't particularly like. Everybody knows it's a canned answer but it shows that you're willing to do the bare minimum to not be an asshole.