How to avoid people

How do you avoid people, as a good dane. It's simple!
There are various ways to avoid people, but one that seems to be favored the most is: "The Cellphone Dodge" - All you need is a cell phone, to perform this stylish, useful and easy-to-do maneuverer.

As you spot people you know, at the end of the hall, or on the other side of the street or so on, you often have to cope with the awful fact they will be passing your way. So as a good northern European or American, you naturally have to avoid the awkward silence, proceeded by the obligatory "Hey, long time no see!"
And even though we'd all like to reply "Not long enough," are nice personalities 'cause us to merely agree with a slight nod and a "Heh. Yeah. What is up?"

The Cellphone Dodge is our rescue and has of late begun to evolve into a natural instinct. We pick up our cellphone and stay focused on the screen. Maybe we even pretend to text someone, or maybe we just can't seem to find the digital clock all the way in the upper right corner. Sometimes it's just so hard to spot! 2 minutes at least!!

If one takes a stroll in Denmark, one will often find that if single persons, not that they necessarily know each other, pass each other on the street, one will often see at least one of them pick up their trusty cellphone from their pocket and stare so hard into the screen that their eyes might spontaneously combust.

I for one, do it every day.