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Old 03.04.2007, 17:04
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Re: Why can't you look people in the eyes anymore? [aggression in Swiss society]

Jonny, keep your hand on the door as you hold it open for them, forcing them to stop or walk into your arm, forcing eye-contact. A nice loud 'Bitte' should do the trick
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Old 03.04.2007, 17:24
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Re: Why can't you look people in the eyes anymore? [aggression in Swiss society]

Ah bless, yet more crass generalisations about the whole country and the whole population, now it seems we are all unsmiling robots...British expats might want to call us Daleks from now on
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