Eye contact.

Society has created absolutely rediculous rules. The other day I found myself on a bus sitting in a chair that faces towards the side of the bus, rather than to the front. Why is this worth mentioning? Well when you face the side of the bus, you find a row of people facing right back at you.

Why are we so afraid of eye contact? As soon as someones gaze crossed mine, their eyes hit the floor. Every time I smiled at someone they gave a meager glance before examining their shoe laces. Looking around I saw many people cross glances with other people and it was always the same story. I almost felt abnormal watching unhindered. By the end I just closed my eyes and listened to my music until the boss stopped. I didn't like making people uncomfortable and truth be told, being comfortable when everyone else is uncomfortable, makes me uncomfortable.

I'd be nice to live in a place where I could give a friendly greeting and be on my way. We are all born into the same world. Why should we be afraid of each other?