Awkward Acquaintance

So you know those individuals in your life that you know but aren't really good friends with. Yeah, those ones. At BYU they are most likely those ward members whose names who aren't so sure of but you sat next to them one time in sacrament meeting. You pass by them going to classes and are not sure whether or not you should say "hi." I know many people who feel very awkward when this happens. However, this is an easy situation to overcome. You should just say "hi." It is important to be friendly to others because you never know when someone is having a bad day. Be friendly and smile, you never know when you are going to brighten someone's day. I also try to throw their name into the mix if I know it. I heard that a person's favorite word to hear is their own name. Even if they don't know yours they will be flattered that you know theirs.