if i may add, HEF, smile & nod. always work for me. if the other person won't reciprocate, well, i won't let it ruin my day.
one of the many things i learn; control your environment or be controlled by it.
environment can be emotions, thoughts, people's behaviour towards u or your ideas, etc.
plowking, i hope u won't punch at me for smiling at u, if i ever go to ireland for a holiday. u can see bangladesh men holding hands but they're far from being gay. it's just a norm for them. so start holding hands! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" />