I would say "Hello Fellow Canadian".

Although, he is wearing a t-shirt and it's almost September... so ...

Unless we were in Nevada or another State where "no guns allowed" signs are predominantly displayed on store windows. Then, I would say "dude, I like what you're doing, but be safe".

:)
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I would probably stand there and stare at the person....and then wonder what the heck was wrong w them.
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I couldn't watch the video as my connection is the slowest and it doesn't like streaming stuff....

However, if I saw someone complimenting strangers in the street, I can't see how it would affect me?

Unless he paid me a compliment, then I would probably be in a brighter mood and grateful to him ;)
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I'd believe one of the following things:

A. The person was trying to sell something

B. The person was mocking the person they're complimenting

Now, with that said, my heart is not made of ice. I actually do like to give compliments to strangers now and then. And when I've received random compliments in the past, they almost always make my day!

But the issue is that I don't think a lot of people have a warm smooshy cookie dough filled heart like I do. Too many cynics. And while I really value some things about being cynical (see my answer about the stripper doll and slutty unicorns), it's nice to think that sometimes good things and kind words happen just because. Just. Because.

So I'd crush those A. thoughts and B. thoughts right out of my head, give the guy a smile and say a warm and honest, "thank you".
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I'm used to being complimented by strangers and generally just say thanks. But if I see someone complimenting lots of people as they go by it's a safe bet they are a beggar and I would try to ignore them.

I can't watch the video in question from here.
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I might think they were trying to get fresh with them or that they might be a little off.

Most of the time they seem to be trying to get you to buy something or sign up for some service. I usually just say hello but keep walking so that they don't have enough time to ask me to sign up for whatever it is they are promoting.

Nothing is free anymore these days, including compliments. It is sad but so very true.

Just keep walking on by....
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i would think i wasn't in america anymore
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