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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PeacePeople, post: 964239, member: 20082&quot;]A few things stand out to me in this entire thread. It is not really all that hard to try and find some common ground. Asking for their attention by telling them your name and what you are looking for would be a good start. In many cases just having your name will make them put their guard down a little and if you get their name and use it, it will help. By telling them what you are interested in, even in a vague or general way they will think you have some focus and came there for a reason other than &quot;just looking&quot;. As Desertgem pointed out, unless you&#039;ve taken a few steps in their shoes, I wouldn&#039;t be too quick to judge, and in most cases those GOM can be quite helpful if you listen to the message and ignore the delivery. One thing you should never forget, and it sounds like most of the GOM have, is you never get a 2nd chance at a first impression. I suggest you make yours a good one and if they can&#039;t it&#039;s there issue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PS, there are lots of grumpy people in NYC, but I don&#039;t think they&#039;re grumpy, I think they&#039;re deathly afraid your going to ask directions or where something is and they don&#039;t know.&nbsp; Many there live in a much smaller world than you could ever imagine.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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