[pct-l] [OT] What is anti-social

[Steve Courtway]

For me,  one of the bummers of exiting the backcountry is on the last mile 
of trail or so, you'll notice the backcountry camraderie drop way off, and 
an increased amount of people who don't want to be disturbed.  While in the 
backcountry, we all know most folks almost always smile and at least say Hi, 
only a few will avoid your eyes, and I tell you, I always think there must 
be something awry in their mind.

s.c.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Danniken" <danniken at comcast.net>
To: <Slyatpct at aol.com>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] [OT] What is anti-social


> Slyatpct at aol.com wrote:
>>
>> Wanting to hike alone doesn't sound anti-social to me.  Passing  someone
> and
>> grunting does.
>
> Many times, while hiking locally, all that is excanged between hikers is 
> an
> acknowledged nod of the head.  In such a circumstance, I would consider it
> to be intrusive to be so arrogant as to insist that someone let you into
> their headspace, at a time in which they would most happily be allowed the
> privacy of their own thoughts.
>
> This world we live in is a very crowded space, with a trail oftentimes the
> only safe refuge.  There are many places in our civilization to engage the
> conversational parts of the brain, but at times a man needs to be beyond 
> the
> trivial thoughts that words provide.
>
> Is it too much to ask to allow a man to experience his own inner peace
> without casting a social judgement upon him for not engaging you with
> conversation?
>
> Jon
>
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