As I got back the other day and was waiting for the lift to my 2nd floor box, a woman came along to get the lift too. Forgetting momentarily that I was in London and not the Algarve I said 'Hi' too which she completely ignored me. On entering the lift she hesitated before pressing the 4th floor button.
I didn't think anything of it until yesterday when I saw her coming out of her apartment on the 2nd floor.
To be honest I'm quiet upset that she thought I could murder her or worse.
One of the things Pink Flamingo and I often say to each other is how friendly people always are in Portugal. The first time I went to my local barber shop I was suprised when all the portuguese occupants turned and said 'good morning' to me. Local people always acknowledge you when they recognise you. The expats are friendly too on the whole and always open to chat.
We feel part of a real community, which is more than we ever did in the UK.
In case you're scared, that isn't really me in the picture.
The last statement is untrue i feel...but i was younger, and part of a school commutity so i understand my situation is slightly different...I also think london is very different to other parts of the country..For example when our stork family went on holiday to sister storks house in yorkshire...i have never heard such a jolly and friendly train announcer in all my life!So i feel the unfriendliness mainly lies in bigs cities..As people have no idea if the person living next door to them is dangerous or not.. Due to not knowing their backgrounds...As for the lady in the lift....Human size storks are quite intimidating....
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