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GoldenRod
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If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
If you work in a company with over 100 people, do you say "hi" to everyone in the hall, even if you don't know them? Yes, they are coworkers, but if you never deal with them, do you still acknowledge them?
I have different levels. If I have no idea who they are, I don't acknowledge them at all. If I recognize them, but really have no communication with them, but I pass them in the hall on a regular basis, I'll give a smile or a nod.
Of course, people that I know, I'll either say hi to, or duck into a nearby office to avoid them completely... 
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Posted 1/20/09 8:12 AM  |
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LaurenExp
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
The bigger question for this is...if you see these people you don't know and smile, nod or say the usual good morning or hi, what if you see them again? How many times do you need to acknowledge one person in the course of a day??
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| Posted 1/20/09 8:15 AM |
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Shroggie
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I usually smile and say hello.
The absolute worst is the dreaded elevator ride.
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| Posted 1/20/09 8:35 AM |
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Chrisnamy
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Amy
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I do the head nod and the smile and an occasional Hello.
I'm just friendly
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| Posted 1/20/09 8:41 AM |
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Porrruss
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Amy
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I always at least smile at people if we make eye contact.
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| Posted 1/20/09 9:00 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Shawn
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
Posted by LaurenExp
The bigger question for this is...if you see these people you don't know and smile, nod or say the usual good morning or hi, what if you see them again? How many times do you need to acknowledge one person in the course of a day??
There was a Dilbert comic strip about this.... I think by the end of the day, he was hiding somewhere to avoid the awkward acknowledgment issue....
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| Posted 1/20/09 9:06 AM |
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LINewbie
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LB
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I just smile at the ones I don't know, because it;s polite and friendly. Many people don't acknowledge at all, and I think that's cold and not very nice.
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| Posted 1/20/09 10:43 AM |
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MikesCutie
May 26, 2007
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Marianne
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I'd say Hi to everyone and then just keep walking. No need for conversation but it's nice to just say Hi and smile.
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| Posted 1/20/09 12:13 PM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
Posted by Chrisnamy
I do the head nod and the smile and an occasional Hello.
I'm just friendly
I do the same
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| Posted 1/20/09 12:38 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
For the most part I do.
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| Posted 1/20/09 12:41 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I always do..I work in HR so I feel it's not only politically right but right as to how I feel personally.
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| Posted 1/20/09 3:01 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
My company takes up an entire city block -
I see no reason to NOT acknowlege people - What is it to smile and say 'good morning' to someone ??
IMO, it's always better to make a favorable impression on people .........You could be talking to the janitor, or you could be talking to a VP -
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| Posted 1/20/09 3:37 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
i work in a "company" with 200+ employees, and we have two locations. at the annex, where i work, i say hi to everyone i see (mostly  there are a few i ignore completely! )
at the "main" location, i don't go there often, but when i do, i smile and say hi to everyone i see there. i try not to discriminate 
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| Posted 1/20/09 3:51 PM |
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mathteach
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
Posted by LINewbie
I just smile at the ones I don't know, because it;s polite and friendly. Many people don't acknowledge at all, and I think that's cold and not very nice.
A co-worker and I judge people on how they treat others in the morning. "Oh so-and-so is nice." "Oh she's a cold-hearted Biotch" All based on whether they smile and/or otherwise acknowledge people in the halls.
You're human, they're human, acknowledge their presence.
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| Posted 1/20/09 3:51 PM |
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JKinCT
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I work in a ridiculously large company (more than 2k people in this location alone).
If it's just me and 1 other person passing me in the hallway 99% of the time there is acknowledgement of the other person. If it's me and I pass a group I usually ignore them.
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| Posted 1/20/09 3:55 PM |
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klingklang77
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
Posted by mathteach
A co-worker and I judge people on how they treat others in the morning. "Oh so-and-so is nice." "Oh she's a cold-hearted Biotch" All based on whether they smile and/or otherwise acknowledge people in the halls.
You're human, they're human, acknowledge their presence.
Some people aren't morning people. I know for one, I am not, so I don't know how cheery I am in the morning.
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| Posted 1/20/09 6:14 PM |
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leighla
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
Posted by CaseyGirl
I always do..I work in HR so I feel it's not only politically right but right as to how I feel personally.
Same here
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| Posted 1/20/09 6:26 PM |
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seaside
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I smile & say hi to everyone. 
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| Posted 1/20/09 6:28 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: If you work in a "large" company, do you say "hi"...
I always say hi to people I pass that I know - even if it's 'casual know'.
at minimum, I will nod or smile. but I don't pretend I don't know someone just to not have to acknowledge them.
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| Posted 1/20/09 6:43 PM |
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