Miss Manners suggests you try spontaneity and not overthink the situation. If you happen to make eye contact, a shy, endearing smile is fine. But if they do not return your gaze, keep it moving.

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Miss Manners: My husband keeps telling me, ‘You’re crazy’ April 25, 2023 3 min Advice by Judith Martin ...