Walking through the hallways of SKHS, a smile or nod is a usual greeting to a friend or acquaintance.  Many students don’t bother to stop and say hi or ask how anyone’s day is.  Why is that?

            Having lived in Hawaii and Texas, the only thing I don’t enjoy about my days in school here is the passing time in between periods.

            I got used to conversing and participating in public displays of affection which would either be hugging or a peck on the cheek.  It was considered rude to pass by someone you know and not stop to ask how their day was or give them a hug and say hello.  So what is our problem?

            I believe we live in a world where we always have to rush.  Yes I too get impatient when oblivious freshmen block the halls; however, they are practicing something we are not: displaying manners through socialization.

            We could learn a thing or two from them, if our friends really are what we say they are then why don’t we show that we care in school?  This is no longer a world where talking to the opposite sex without supervision is forbidden.

            So the next time you see a friend, go up to him or her, give your friend a hug or pat on the back and just say, “hey,” because doing things like that could just brighten someone’s day.