#9 999 Greet a stranger

In Caledon, everyone knows just about everyone. So everyone (usually) greets everyone. Even if it's someone you don't recognise, you still greet them - just in case it's Tannie Miem from the pharmacy who's changed her hair again.

When I came to Cape Town, it took a while to get used to the idea that: Greeting every person you pass on the street is not only impossible, but considered strange. After trying my hardest to find my "stone cold city face", I realised that it's more fun greeting strangers! Mostly I get odd looks, but now and again I'll get a happy smile that sure as heck makes me feel human again.