Talk with strangers: As a child, we are taught not to talk with strangers, and as a 4-year-old with little experience of the world, this is sound advice. As an adult, however, talking with strangers can be rewarding. But why and how should you do it?
Why you should talk with strangers
One of the most important and exciting things we can do is get to know other people better, especially strangers.
In interacting with strangers, not only do we get to learn about other people, we get to have more in-depth insights into ourselves.
We get to understand what it means to be human. We learn how to better relate to each other.
We are all very different: gender, sexuality, education, religion, culture, native tongue, accent, and so much more.
Strangers offer us an incredible opportunity to challenge our belief systems and see the world through a different lens.
Why you should talk to strangers | Kio StarkHow and where to initiate an impromptu conversation with a stranger
It is much easier than you think to start a conversation with a total stranger.
7 Ways to Make a Conversation With Anyone | Malavika VaradanWays to meet and talk with strangers
Moving from small talk to big talk
Impromptu conversations with strangers are often short and go no deeper than small talk, but they can go longer and the conversation deeper occasionally. In doing so, you move from small talk to big talk. This transition may happen naturally in the conversation flow, or you may deliberately move the conversation in that direction.
Talking to Strangers: Having a Meaningful Conversation | Georgie NightingallResources
- Psychology Today: Why You Should Talk to Strangers
- WSJ: The Surprising Boost You Get From Strangers
- Freethink: What if your ideas about strangers are all wrong?
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Great advice. Have you read this book about it? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0176M3QXW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 I highly recommend it
Thanks Lisandro, no I have not read the book but on your suggestion I plan to buy it. best wishes David