tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136944325808208090.post8454323309287025114..comments2017-05-28T19:41:46.140-07:00Comments on New Meeting Minds: Good or Bad ?New Meeting Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01203148333765687454noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136944325808208090.post-5548132995523161962011-06-23T03:10:40.721-07:002011-06-23T03:10:40.721-07:00Roger- I can't believe you would think I would...Roger- I can't believe you would think I would not try to communicate with the mother in both of these incidents I have mentioned. Both mothers immediately turned away from me and clearly regarded me as a pariah- there was to be no point of contact. Anyway, lel's not lose the main point I was trying to make: There's more good in people than bad!- GrahamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136944325808208090.post-790273851462856012011-06-10T08:16:02.451-07:002011-06-10T08:16:02.451-07:00I love catching the eye of a child in a pushchair,...I love catching the eye of a child in a pushchair,<br />perhaps while waiting in a queue at the check-out.<br /><br />The two of us can have a bit of fun in an otherwise boring interlude - pull a funny face - make a funny noise - pretend to hide etc.<br /><br />However, I always speak to the mother if she notices what is going on - what a lovely boy/girl !! - how old is she/he ? etc.<br /><br />Invariably the proud mother is immediately quite pleased that the child is noticed.<br /><br />It is all a matter of communication with both mother and child which alleviates suspicion.<br /><br />I was once sat in a plane next to a Muslim complete with a bushy black beard and a copy of the Koran on his lap. He kept bending down and fiddling with his shoe, which made me wonder if he was a shoe bomber.<br />To relieve my own tension, I spoke to him in a friendly way about the Koran and he was quite surprised and gratified at my interest.<br />Again, communication was the key to resolving my fears !!<br /><br />What was that old biblical quotation ? - "ask and it shall be given unto you"Rogernoreply@blogger.com