Ah, the beauty of a Good Shabbos! In the English language, it is so hard to see a ‘hello’ without adding a ‘how are you?’ A ‘Good Shabbos’ stands on its own. You can never go wrong with saying Good Shabbos, nodding, and continuing on your way. No need to linger and provide fodder for idle gossip. Recognizing and greeting your neighbor is a wonderful thing. (But then, I also don’t live in Brooklyn)
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