Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 3/3/02 7:25 AM, Javier Perez at summarex@yahoo.com wrote: > This leads right back to the question I posed about 2 years ago. > What is the official Leica salute or handshake? > Javier > > > Oliver Bryk wrote: >> >> In my European travels I have encountered quite a few people who >> complimented me on my Leica M, or ask me how I liked it, or were just using >> the Leica as an excuse for a pleasant chat on the trail or at the inn. When >> I met other Leica-toting chaps, the ensuing conversation (stopping to visit >> is de rigueur) was always collegial. Perhaps carrying an M is viewed as a >> charming and harmless idiosyncrasy... >> Oliver Bryk A salute would be a start. Many people may not like a hand contact with a total stranger. Last year, I met a Leica toting guy on the west coast of South Island of NZ. I gave him my best smile and greeted him. He gave me a cold stare as if I was going to swindle his Leica!!! So a Leica salute from afar would be good. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html