Love this

I now live in the rural south, I kept getting waved at. On the back roads, in town, etc. I told my coworker about it, I thought someone in the area had the same car that they all knew.

He was "Nope we all wave to everyone, its just how its always been"

So I now wave back.

Most people : going insane trying to break the cycles of bad parenting.
This guy : cruising along surfing on generations of quality parenting.

That's also the first step to actually knowing people everywhere. My dad's the same. There was rarely a place we could go where he didn't end up chatting it up with someone.

Though considering his job was HVAC repair, it's possible he legit knew people all over town.

Feels so good to spread a little love. Yesterday I had a delightful chat with a group of young roadmen, and checked in on a woman who looked sad sitting on some steps. She didn't need to talk and declined the hugs but appreciated the gesture. I actively try to engage with randos these days and I'm a happier person for it.

Or you just live in the south.