[cajungirl]

So, you don't introduce yourself?

I meet people when I travel. If I see them around and they look harmless, I regularly introduce myself.

I have thought alot about how "good manners" can be the death of women. If you talk to women who are raped by strangers who arrive at their door asking for directions, etc. Almost always, they are reluctant to be "rude". Reluctant to ignore, reluctant to refuse to open the door.

Good manners often put people in bad positions. But really, must we abandon all good manners?

[b9]

So, you don't introduce yourself?

I think what bothers me about the friends' story
isn't the thought of Natalee introducing herself,
it's the way they described it, and their implication.

Like how they described Joran as just some average tourist-looking guy.

I bet they thought he was darn hot.
And I bet they might've even been jealous.

[sarasota]

I never introduce myself to anyone. Does that mean I "abandon good manners". Please clear up my confusion.

[Malichi]

CG my wife is the same way. I've had to tell her time and time again to not talk to the guys in NOLA who come up to you and say "I betcha I can tell you where you gots them shoes." After twelve years of marriage several trips around the country and two trips to MARDI GRAS(usually leave Sunday night before the REAL crazies get into town), she finally has learned to keep her eyes forward and not to acknowledge anyone coming up to her.

Just an aside though, what is it about blond women that makes men think they come can come up and try to grope them at Mardi Gras? This year was the worst and according to Mrs. Malichi we won't be going back.
TAW