Strategies to Talk to Strangers Comfortably

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As a child, we were told never to speak to strangers. However, it is necessary to build a network. All friends start as strangers. Some strangers are more accessible to talk to than others, such as shop clerks or servers in restaurants, new doctors, or a new coworker. Others, though, are often more complicated, such as strangers you meet in social situations.

To some of us, meeting this type of stranger can be intimidating. Here are a few tips to get you started:

Take a Chance

You should engage with a stranger by greeting and introducing yourself. Go to new places alone, so you're not tempted to stick with who you already know.

Make the First Move

Don't wait around hoping to be noticed, be bold! Start a conversation! Get up and join the fun rather than waiting to be spoken to. Get the ball rolling by discovering new facts about the people you meet. Ask some basic general questions about family, career, and interests to start the conversation. Share the same information about yourself. Good dialogue should have ease and flow. Don't do all the talking; listen more than you talk.

Learn When to Move Away

While initiating conversation, know when to exit conversation to avoid frustrating your guest and yourself. Not everyone is going to want to talk. If this is the case, politely move away. Move on to someone else.

Be Yourself

Being authentic is a hundred times better than any role you could ever play. If you're nervous, it's ok. You can even say something about it or turn it into a joke. You'd be amazed at how many people can identify with being nervous when meeting strangers.

Know When – and how – to Quit a Conversation

Find a way to end if the conversation is going slow or the interaction isn't going well. Use the "I need" method. For example, you should say, "Excuse me, I need to talk to Biden about something, please excuse me." It was a pleasure talking to you about your family." Thank you for the conversation." If you like the person you're talking to, get their contact information, or make plans to get together again before you go.

Hopefully, you heard this from William Butler Yeats, "There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't yet met."

With that being said, it's time to make some new friends.

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