@GraceREThomas When this happens I immediately say excuse me as though I'm about to get off the bus, then sit by the front (near driver). Makes it clear I'm moving intentionally but makes me feel safer too. Such a weird power move, bore off.
@mikejjennings Same here. My 'lady' chat is still going strong 18 months later, the fellas' is dead in the water. What annoys me is that we have a third, everyone group, and no one uses that. The women will organize meet ups and tell the fellas, why not use the main chat?!
@benln I have incorporated my own personal internal rule to never respond to 'hey!' messages at work, or in my social life. Saved me many moments of anxiety and nothingness conversations, would recommend.