Is it asking too much of people (not all) to say hi to someone when they enter chat ? I don't mean if a really interesting convo is taking place either .....

[silentandscared]

(((((((((((((((( Tishie )))))))))))))))))

sometimes we just say hi everyone especially if there is a convo going on already so not to nterupt who is talking but yes l know what you mean

Just general chit chat nothing to stop saying hello, its more the new people that are not saying hi. Maybe they are just rude and I need to ignore it .....

Feeling better today wont let it get to me as I know on the whole the members here are really nice.

[perpetuallysad]

Sometimes I'm afraid to interrupt, because I don't want to offend people or seem rude, but I do try to do a "hello all" or something when I first "walk" in.

[(JD)]

I agree it's nice to have ppl say Hi when they come into a chat.

However, if "you're" sitting in the lobby and others are on their way to a chat, then don't expect that. The lobby is a thoroughfare, not a stopping and saying hi spot. Plus, while it still would be nice to be able to say hi to those in the lobby, so many just sit there while they're texting or something and I'd wait forever (on my way to another chat) just for a response.

I think, while we're all at it... if you're sitting alone in a chat room waiting, then please put the tone on (find it in settings) for when someone comes into the chat room to chat, so you'll know someone's entered? I find it rather rude to go out of my way to sit with someone in chat and they never acknowledge me.

There are plenty of settings for chat rooms... go into an empty room and then play around with all the settings (click on the "gear" up top), learn how to make your own room, with and without a password, how to copy a chat, how to use private chat etc. I think it will make your chat experience more enjoyable.

(((Tishie))) I'm sorry ppl aren't saying hi.

[modelcarguy]

I am guilty of doing that a lot. I enter the lobby and see if there are any names I recognize. If I do not recognize anyone I log back out without saying anything. I do not want to interupt others plus there is still a person on here that reports everything I say or do onto another site.

[kasc]

Originally Posted by perpetuallysad

Sometimes I'm afraid to interrupt, because I don't want to offend people or seem rude, but I do try to do a "hello all" or something when I first "walk" in.

I understand what you mean PP....

No you all seem to have the wrong end of the stick lol, I mean when I enter chat I say hi to people but sometimes (not all the time) get totally ignored ! It never used to happen that is why I think its more the new people rather than people who have been using chat a fair while.....

I think its nice to say hi to people when they come in as its only polite. NOT if there is a good discussion on etc I dont think I am explaining my self very well lmao if you make sense of this and would like to explain it in a clearer way please feel free.

[kasc]

Originally Posted by Tishie

No you all seem to have the wrong end of the stick lol, I mean when I enter chat I say hi to people but sometimes (not all the time) get totally ignored ! It never used to happen that is why I think its more the new people rather than people who have been using chat a fair while.....

I think its nice to say hi to people when they come in as its only polite. NOT if there is a good discussion on etc I dont think I am explaining my self very well lmao if you make sense of this and would like to explain it in a clearer way please feel free.

Hi Tishie,

I think you explained yourself well. I think I understand what you mean. If I have it right ( and please let me know if I don't, lol) you are saying you think it is not nice when ppl do not greet each other, except if there is a intense conversation going on?

I hope I have that right, if I don't, well... help? Thanks!

I appreciate others that let us know where we are going wrong, rather than letting it build up...I hope you are having a good day.

Thank you Kas you got it in one lol I am a bit of a duh brain most of the time but today more so lmao.....

Thanks for explaining it for me yours was much clearer !

[kasc]

Tishie,

No problem, youre right!

Have an excellent day!

[catrules]

As a very new people, I can say that chat can be a bit intimidating, especially when you are just trying to figure out how things work, and what the protocol is. Different chats on different sites all have their own acceptable behavior. I have cruised in just a couple of times to see what is going on, but have not said hello, for fear of being a newbie nuisance.

I promise to make a Kramer type entrance the next time.

[kasc]

I still wait in long lines for roller coasters!

[catrules]

^^^heh

You are welcome to join me on mine anytime. Thanks for the humor. Always appreciated.

[Shangrala]

When I enter chat I find it much easier to throw out my, "greetings peeps", or "hi everybodies". especially when noticing it's quite full, otherwise I have no problem greeting all individually.

Sometimes, I have to admit that I find it kind of amusing when entering a rather full chat and eveyone is "trying" to greet everybody else individually....LOL....It's like a flashback to the Walton's saying goodnight to eachother at bedtime.....lmao.

Shangrala

Originally Posted by Shangrala

When I enter chat I find it much easier to throw out my, "greetings peeps", or "hi everybodies". especially when noticing it's quite full, otherwise I have no problem greeting all individually.

Sometimes, I have to admit that I find it kind of amusing when entering a rather full chat and eveyone is "trying" to greet everybody else individually....LOL....It's like a flashback to the Walton's saying goodnight to eachother at bedtime.....lmao.

Shangrala

Better that than being ignored.

[Shangrala]

Originally Posted by Tishie

Better that than being ignored.

Absolutely YES on that!!

[CindyJ588]

Sorry to interrupt but...................HI! I'm new and just wanted to say hey I'm Cindy and how are you? :-)

Hi and welcome Cindy....

[(JD)]

OIC. Yes being ignored in chat gives ill feelings for sure!
And there doesn't seem to be any best way to prevent it.
I've tried to enter a chat room and wait a second to see what colors people are using...
and what the topic is (or are)...
and I've tried to have my color and bold font all ready before entering the chat room ...
and then saying hi to the room immediately...
and a few other ways I guess...
it just seems that it totally depends upon...

• whether someone is dominating the chat...

• someone or two are deeply into typing long responses at the time you enter and they don't see you...

• whether those not engaged in the chat are engaged in being there at all (or are off texting or watching tv, or on the phone!)...
• whether those who are in chat are feeling well enough to notice and acknowledge someone new coming in

and all the other things that cause human behavior!

[DfendrOfEmilysHeart]

I always try to say hi to new people coming in or the people already there if I've just come in but sometimes I don't see everyone straight away