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I like to strike up random conversations with strangers when I'm out in public places. I go to a lot of bars, coffee shops, and shows and talk to people. I get a wide range of responses, from people clearly uninterested in conversation and others I seem to hit it off with.
Do you enjoy talking to strangers?
Not so much. Even at bars. If someone wants to make a little small talk then sure, why not? As far as opening up and talking to someone for a while, it probably won't happen. Honestly, if I go out somewhere by myself, I just want to be left alone. Nothing personal.
I like to strike up random conversations with strangers when I'm out in public places. I go to a lot of bars, coffee shops, and shows and talk to people. I get a wide range of responses, from people clearly uninterested in conversation and others I seem to hit it off with.
Do you enjoy talking to strangers?
Yep! As long as they're not sketchy, I talk to any and everyone wherever I go.
I don't initiate those taking in the local color type conversations, though. When I'm out, I'm doing my own thing and people just start talking to me. I enjoy it, but don't actively seek out conversations without a reason behind it (e.g. I think someone is cute or something specific happens that's worth talking about).
I am a people person, so I like to converse with anyone. Just the other night I was out with a friend and ended up giggling with the older couple sitting next to us because of a stupid sound my phone made. People are meant to interact, it's in our nature. It's about putting yourself in the right environment with the right people
I am a people person, so I like to converse with anyone. Just the other night I was out with a friend and ended up giggling with the older couple sitting next to us because of a stupid sound my phone made. People are meant to interact, it's in our nature. It's about putting yourself in the right environment with the right people
Some are others are not. You said it you are a people person, other people are not.
I am a people person, so I like to converse with anyone. Just the other night I was out with a friend and ended up giggling with the older couple sitting next to us because of a stupid sound my phone made. People are meant to interact, it's in our nature. It's about putting yourself in the right environment with the right people
I agree, and since I get paid to interact all day, I don't feel the need, as much. That said, I have heard it said, and I agree, you are the sum of 5 people you spend the most time with. Since I am always learning new things, and can't meet him, my new favorite show is The Profit. It is already helping me in my sales now.
Yes I do, I'm pretty friendly and kind of outgoing most of the time though. Most of the "strangers" that I talk with are people that may see on a regular basis however, cashiers where I shop for example.
Having conversations with a perfectly willing stranger is more than just a pleasant way to while away the time. It's almost a moment of grace in world where self-absorption has become the prevailing motive.
Here's the thing. All people are interesting. Every single person. Both from their life experiences and what makes them tick. As someone once said, all people have their own private struggles and need the world to support them. To simply hurry past them because you can't be bothered is to rely deny yourself a deeper, richer, and more empathetic existence.
That's probably the wisest piece of advice I've ever read on this board. I wish I could share it with the self-important guy I dumped late last year. He believed only a select few possessed depth and were worth knowing. Very sad way to think of people.
That's probably the wisest piece of advice I've ever read on this board. I wish I could share it with the self-important guy I dumped late last year. He believed only a select few possessed depth and were worth knowing. Very sad way to think of people.
With the OP had good thoughts, I agree. Some of the sociopaths I have worked with in corp. America, I wouldn't want to loan them milk if they lived next door let alone, shot the breeze with one of them. It's bad enough I had to go to happy hour and pretend I like them.
Besides in what universe do we live in that people have so much free time, to stop and get to know one another?
I am a people person, so I like to converse with anyone. Just the other night I was out with a friend and ended up giggling with the older couple sitting next to us because of a stupid sound my phone made. People are meant to interact, it's in our nature. It's about putting yourself in the right environment with the right people
good attitude,,
i can be the butt of the joke too,,,for a laugh..
next time you go into dunkin donuts... look right in their eyes and ask if they sell coffee...
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