Can we normalize the "runner's wave" again?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another thing that I rarely see anymore is the wave of acknowledgement when you allow someone to get in front of you in traffic.

Oh I definitely still do that one. NoVA native but lived in the Midwest for years and now we're back. It's a habit.

[Anonymous]

I think about this post often. People in Bethesda never wave to me, but when I go to Kensington, Rockville, or other parts of the state, they always wave. Sigh.

[Anonymous]

OP here - glad to see this post revived! I still try and wave or acknowledge other women that I pass!

But a follow up question - how far away do you make eye contact or acknowledge others? I think I'm missing people or my timing is off. I do it close - 5-6 feet or so. But I think others "initiate acknowledgement" further, maybe 10-15 feet.

What's the best distance to do this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - glad to see this post revived! I still try and wave or acknowledge other women that I pass!

But a follow up question - how far away do you make eye contact or acknowledge others? I think I'm missing people or my timing is off. I do it close - 5-6 feet or so. But I think others "initiate acknowledgement" further, maybe 10-15 feet.

What's the best distance to do this?

You can wave to me as we cross paths, like we can high 5 each other.

[Anonymous]

i'm in Bethesda/Chevy Chase and run on the Capital Crescent Trail. Too many people to wave to! I only wave and smile at the people I see on the trail all the time.