When my friend first moved her she had a lot of accidental proposals 
but she got used to these things.
For me in this way my past is in my favor. I never would make eye contact and avoided talking to men. So in a lot of ways here feels safe since that is acceptable and expected. I actually feel quite uncomfortable in a Western setting.
I find the differences in cultures fascinating! I’ve not been back to the States for a longgg time but sometimes travel to Europe and need to remind myself to look friendly and smile. Is a bit amusing.
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I talk to anyone big smile that might be the only contact or smile they get i also wave to people when i drive ,
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