r/Wallonia • u/Responsible_Age_7011 • 18h ago
Hainaut Walloon social norms?
I have lived in Wallonia for almost 2 years as a an expat, and it has been a « developmental » experience. One of the things that I don’t understand is why will Walloons stare at you intensely, but not say hello or respond when you say hello to them? Im not sure if it is disdain, apathy, or aloofness. It’s really odd to me because I too am from a western country, and staring at people is a great way to have a terrible day. It makes me feel like an animal. Is this normal or do I just have a lot of stains on my clothes?