Has anyone noticed the way campers sit outside their vans, those that sit facing outwards want to say hi or good morning and have a chat. The other (few) sit facing their van wall, "I don't want to talk to anyone" kind of thing, i.e. campers body language.
Really who wants to sit facing the wall of their van ?
Bill B said
12:47 PM Oct 21, 2020
iana wrote:
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Really who wants to sit facing the wall of their van ?
Me if the sun is shining on my face if I sit facing outwards
travelyounger said
07:49 PM Oct 21, 2020
iana wrote:
Has anyone noticed the way campers sit outside their vans, those that sit facing outwards want to say hi or good morning and have a chat. The other (few) sit facing their van wall, "I don't want to talk to anyone" kind of thing, i.e. campers body language.
Really who wants to sit facing the wall of their van ?
Maybe watching tv
Eaglemax said
08:41 PM Oct 21, 2020
I'm friendly enough to others but I don't study their body language.
In the mid 90's I stayed full time in a caravan park for 6 months. The judgemental, the peeking through the curtains, the complaints to management without talking directly etc drove me nuts. Bought a block of land and moved my van onto it....arhhh peace. Then built a house myself
Tony
ConsumerMan said
09:02 PM Oct 21, 2020
Doesnt matter which way I face, the Have-a-Chats always appear as soon as I have a glass of wine in my hand. Seems to be some kind of signal that I must want to have a chat.
travelyounger said
09:05 PM Oct 21, 2020
iana wrote:
Has anyone noticed the way campers sit outside their vans, those that sit facing outwards want to say hi or good morning and have a chat. The other (few) sit facing their van wall, "I don't want to talk to anyone" kind of thing, i.e. campers body language.
Really who wants to sit facing the wall of their van ?
Probably not much different to living in a house in suburbia some people are up for a chat where others just want to keep to themselves
Cheers
Bicyclecamper said
10:32 PM Oct 21, 2020
I get dog bashers coming to me, so the fewer interactions the better when we are camped up a a public camp.
Mike Harding said
07:33 AM Oct 22, 2020
I'm a pretty sociable guy but (maybe 15% of the time) I don't wish to chat with others.
I don't use caravan parks much but occasionally stay in popular bush camps and after one such stay I determined to make an A4 laminated sign to display prominently in the front window of my caravan: upon one side, in large letters, it would read "Come in and chat" and on the other "Go away, I'm not talking today" - haven't done it yet but I shall :)
Dunmowin said
10:31 AM Oct 22, 2020
I have noticed that since Covid, both caravan parks and camping grounds appear to be less friendly
Apart from a family group's birthday party that went over three days, I have not seen or been invited to a happy hour. People are really socially distancing, it would appear
Or maybe i have forgotten to put away my ' GO AWAY' sign.
Possum3 said
11:20 AM Oct 22, 2020
Dunmowin wrote:
I have noticed that since Covid, both caravan parks and camping grounds appear to be less friendly
Apart from a family group's birthday party that went over three days, I have not seen or been invited to a happy hour. People are really socially distancing, it would appear
Or maybe i have forgotten to put away my ' GO AWAY' sign.
We have just covered a great portion of NSW Eastern top to North western end, down to the south west corner, diagonally back to Hunter Valley, down to Southern Highlands. We have met so many new people - All social distancing but still enjoying drinks and nibblies.
but as in my profile "I will walk 100 meters across a ploughed paddock, in bare feet, to have a yarn to a stranger's dog".
edit; spelling.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Thursday 22nd of October 2020 11:21:03 AM
Relax-n said
02:46 PM Oct 22, 2020
If it be a C/park, Nat Pk, river side or even a gravel pit, sometimes I will be close to and face the van, pending weather, sunshine or wind.
But if I hear foot steps, (being naturally noisy) I will turn around and say gday to passersby, especially if the is a dog to pat.
hufnpuf said
03:17 PM Oct 22, 2020
Relax-n wrote:especially if the is a dog to pat.
I'm terrible when I'm out, I accost dogs. If I'm away and my dogs are in the kennels, I pester people to let me pat their dogs. LOL I must be such a nuisance.
Maybe the people facing their vans don't want to be looking in at somebody opposite's door or they are trying to give people opposite some "privacy" by not facing their setup?
I have only been camping since covid, everyone seemed friendly, but we are lucky not to have been locked down for very long and we don't have many cases here to worry people that much about catching it. (touch wood)
jeepnudger said
08:38 PM Oct 22, 2020
Interesting topic, why is it that everyone wants to face their chairs outwards when you are trying to reverse into a difficult spot .Are they being inquisitive, nosey, interested, critical, helpful or just friendly what body language!!!!!
Pondy said
04:08 PM Oct 23, 2020
We stay more in showgrounds or recreational grounds and find people are more friendly say hello and are happy to chat
Relax-n said
10:54 PM Oct 23, 2020
jeepnudger wrote:
Interesting topic, why is it that everyone wants to face their chairs outwards when you are trying to reverse into a difficult spot .
The days entertainment .......
DMaxer said
09:51 AM Oct 24, 2020
I find most people travelling in caravans are friendly and up for a chat. The only ones that I find boring are the ones that relate every conversation back to how smart their children or grandchildren are.
I have always found that if I need a hand with something there are always plenty of volunteers. I have found that in all walks of life there are people and there are people. I think the people that travel in caravans are the friendliest people I have ever met.
Tony Bev said
10:06 PM Oct 24, 2020
I have never actually noticed people sitting on a camp chair, and facing their caravan
I have also not stayed in many caravan parks
I have come across some people, who for whatever reason, do not want to talk
That is fine with me, I will just give a little wave, or nod, and move on
Has anyone noticed the way campers sit outside their vans, those that sit facing outwards want to say hi or good morning and have a chat. The other (few) sit facing their van wall, "I don't want to talk to anyone" kind of thing, i.e. campers body language.
Really who wants to sit facing the wall of their van ?
Me if the sun is shining on my face if I sit facing outwards
Maybe watching tv
Probably not much different to living in a house in suburbia some people are up for a chat where others just want to keep to themselves
Cheers
I'm a pretty sociable guy but (maybe 15% of the time) I don't wish to chat with others.
I don't use caravan parks much but occasionally stay in popular bush camps and after one such stay I determined to make an A4 laminated sign to display prominently in the front window of my caravan: upon one side, in large letters, it would read "Come in and chat" and on the other "Go away, I'm not talking today" - haven't done it yet but I shall :)
I have noticed that since Covid, both caravan parks and camping grounds appear to be less friendly
Apart from a family group's birthday party that went over three days, I have not seen or been invited to a happy hour. People are really socially distancing, it would appear
Or maybe i have forgotten to put away my ' GO AWAY' sign.
We have just covered a great portion of NSW Eastern top to North western end, down to the south west corner, diagonally back to Hunter Valley, down to Southern Highlands. We have met so many new people - All social distancing but still enjoying drinks and nibblies.
but as in my profile "I will walk 100 meters across a ploughed paddock, in bare feet, to have a yarn to a stranger's dog".
edit; spelling.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Thursday 22nd of October 2020 11:21:03 AM
If it be a C/park, Nat Pk, river side or even a gravel pit, sometimes I will be close to and face the van, pending weather, sunshine or wind.
But if I hear foot steps, (being naturally noisy) I will turn around and say gday to passersby, especially if the is a dog to pat.
I'm terrible when I'm out, I accost dogs. If I'm away and my dogs are in the kennels, I pester people to let me pat their dogs. LOL I must be such a nuisance.
Maybe the people facing their vans don't want to be looking in at somebody opposite's door or they are trying to give people opposite some "privacy" by not facing their setup?
I have only been camping since covid, everyone seemed friendly, but we are lucky not to have been locked down for very long and we don't have many cases here to worry people that much about catching it. (touch wood)
The days entertainment .......
I find most people travelling in caravans are friendly and up for a chat. The only ones that I find boring are the ones that relate every conversation back to how smart their children or grandchildren are.
I have always found that if I need a hand with something there are always plenty of volunteers. I have found that in all walks of life there are people and there are people. I think the people that travel in caravans are the friendliest people I have ever met.
I have also not stayed in many caravan parks
I have come across some people, who for whatever reason, do not want to talk
That is fine with me, I will just give a little wave, or nod, and move on