Quote by Douglas Adams

The moment at which two people, approaching from opposite ends of a long passageway, recognize each other and immediately pretend they haven t. This is to avoid the ghastly embarrassment of having to continue recognizing each other the whole length of the corridor.

The moment at which two people, approaching from opposite en

Summary

This quote humorously captures the awkwardness that can arise when two people unexpectedly encounter each other in a confined space. It reflects the tendency to avoid acknowledging the other person in order to alleviate the discomfort of prolonged recognition. By pretending not to recognize each other, both individuals can preserve their privacy and evade potential social awkwardness that could come from acknowledging their familiarity throughout the entire interaction.

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