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« Red Bull Race will close some Providence streets | Today | Sen. Kennedy has surgery on blocked artery in neck » October 12, 2007Good Mornin', Providence / Photo
So he drew up a sign that reads, “Good Mornin,' '' and went to the corner of Fountain, Dorrance and Eddy Streets. He stands there this morning holding the sign, waving and audibly greeting passers by. The results of his unscientific study? “Providence has been pretty friendly, considering it’s bigger a city and all.” Davis is originally from the South -- the rural South. He's a native of Polk County, North Carolina. Some "northerners," such as his wife, don't immediately appreciate the friendly habits that people from small, southern towns are known for. She’s a native of New York state. “When she started going South, she didn’t understand why people started saying, ‘Hi,' ” Davis said. Now that he lives in Ohio, Davis said he’s been sure to try to instill friendliness into his children. He tells them it’s OK to smile, OK to say hello to people. So he practices what he preaches, albeit to the extreme. Most people smile, many wave, some say good morning back, and others ignore him. One person did tell Davis that he was missing a "G" on his sign. But, he said, "I have an accent. And I don't add 'Rs' where they don't belong." In all he's pretty pleased with the responses. “Some of it is forced civility,” he said, “but it’s something.” -- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson Your turn: Did you / would you say good morning to him? Posted by Brandie Jefferson Commentsmcap | October 12, 2007 12:54 PM link I didnt go into Providence but That was a big step for this man to do that. he deserves an Ata Boy. for trying. Dianne | October 12, 2007 1:40 PM link We need more people like him! Charlene | October 12, 2007 3:32 PM link What's so good about it?!??!?!? ;-) Ed | October 12, 2007 4:00 PM link Lucky he didn't get himself shot. B | October 12, 2007 5:33 PM link I saw him this morning too, on my way to Court. I was in a crappy mood, and when i saw him, it made me smile. I waved. Thanks Thad. There should me more of that in this world. Ron | October 12, 2007 6:35 PM link We live in Virginia now which is friendlier than Rhode Island, and I remember how taken aback my husband who is from RI was when we moved here and total strangers would say "hello" or "good morning." It would have been fun to see the man with his sign in downtown Providence. Carolyn | October 12, 2007 8:52 PM link If I saw the guy I'd just assume he's either another screwball looking for attention, or maybe a politician looking for a vote so that he can get into office and sell me out. art | October 13, 2007 9:47 AM link When I saw this man on Friday I thought he was homeless and begging for money. Rebecca | October 15, 2007 1:48 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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i saw that guy this morning and i was wondering what he was up to . . . thanks for clearing that up!