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How often are you compelled to speak to a complete stranger. To compliment them on their clothing, hairstyle, to tell them they remind you of someone? I think we engage with people less and less nowadays, as we become more and more comfortable with digital communication. I think we used to be more willing to strike up a conversation for the sole purpose of communication with another person. Is this a fair assessment?
 
How often are you compelled to speak to a complete stranger. To compliment them on their clothing, hairstyle, to tell them they remind you of someone? I think we engage with people less and less nowadays, as we become more and more comfortable with digital communication. I think we used to be more willing to strike up a conversation for the sole purpose of communication with another person. Is this a fair assessment?

I love talking to people. I work a market as part of my job one morning a week. I feel I engage them all the time. I do agree with the general notion that it is becoming less and less prevalent, though.
 
IRL, all the time. I am quick to compliment others, with a smile and eye contact. I think in general it makes you feel good to know that someone sees you. It takes so little time and effort on my part but it can change that persons whole day for the better so why wouldnt I?? The only time it is an issue is when it is misconstrued for flirting with intent for something more than friendly words.
 
IRL, all the time. I am quick to compliment others, with a smile and eye contact. I think in general it makes you feel good to know that someone sees you. It takes so little time and effort on my part but it can change that persons whole day for the better so why wouldnt I?? The only time it is an issue is when it is misconstrued for flirting with intent for something more than friendly words.

Wait, does this mean you aren't always flirting with me?
 
How often are you compelled to speak to a complete stranger. To compliment them on their clothing, hairstyle, to tell them they remind you of someone? I think we engage with people less and less nowadays, as we become more and more comfortable with digital communication. I think we used to be more willing to strike up a conversation for the sole purpose of communication with another person. Is this a fair assessment?


I don't know that I feel that way. I spend a lot of time talking to people, so I don't see it so much in myself. In younger people, my kids and their friends? Oh yeah. It's become a lost art to have a conversation with someone while being respectful. Make eye contact, be engaged, think about what you're saying.

So kinda?
 
I do it all the time. It’s one of the odd little dichotomies of my personality. I’m very introverted, require lot’s of down time, loathe attending social functions or events, but I’ll talk the hind leg off a donkey when it comes to strangers.

I’d like to say it’s because I’m such a friendly, gregarious soul, but it’s actually a learned behavior. One of my older relatives regularly engages strangers. As a child, I watched them turn awkward encounters comfortable, bad situations into good, difficult situations into manageable.

Not an easy skill for me to learn, but worthwhile. Connecting with people just seems to ease the sharing of space.

I agree with the idea that it's becoming less prevalent.
 
How often are you compelled to speak to a complete stranger. To compliment them on their clothing, hairstyle, to tell them they remind you of someone? I think we engage with people less and less nowadays, as we become more and more comfortable with digital communication. I think we used to be more willing to strike up a conversation for the sole purpose of communication with another person. Is this a fair assessment?

In the UK this is massively different in different parts of the country. In the North we are known for our friendliness, our propensity for striking up conversation with a complete stranger at a bus stop or wherever, and it's the better for it in my view - just simple human contact.

In the capital (in my experience) people are way more standoffish. I don't know if it's just that there are so many of them squashed into such a small area, or if it's a fear/suspicion thing, or the arrogance of a capital city, but if you even make eye contact with someone on the Tube (subway) for example, you are viewed with huge suspicion. And actually talking to anyone - pfff.... Weirdo...

I haven't experienced similar in Rome, say, or Paris.... Well. OK. Maybe Paris... :rolleyes:
 
I do it all the time. It’s one of the odd little dichotomies of my personality. I’m very introverted, require lot’s of down time, loathe attending social functions or events, but I’ll talk the hind leg off a donkey when it comes to strangers.

I’d like to say it’s because I’m such a friendly, gregarious soul, but it’s actually a learned behavior. One of my older relatives regularly engages strangers. As a child, I watched them turn awkward encounters comfortable, bad situations into good, difficult situations into manageable.

Not an easy skill for me to learn, but worthwhile. Connecting with people just seems to ease the sharing of space.

I agree with the idea that it's becoming less prevalent.

I work in retail, so I am always dealing with people. Sometimes just s friendly hello, sometimes a more in depth conversation. And yes, sometimes I do feel that having a conversation is difficult with a stranger, especially if you compliment them in some way. I think now people are more cautious, more suspicious if some is nice to them. I find it funny, that we are more comfortable dealing with strangers on line, than with real people in real time. Is this just a sign of the times, or has casual conversation gone the way of the dinosaur?
 
I like the small chit-chats while waiting in line for a coffee or at the grocery store. And like LS said, it nice to make someone feel noticed.
I have this quote in my head always -- Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.
It's the small everyday interactions we choose to carry out that impact the people around us the most.
 
I too am quite introverted but I am actually getting much better at this. I will often compliment a stranger " great boots, that outfit is awesome" etc. It only takes a second and can really make someone's day. I travel a lot on my own and find most people to be very friendly and have met some wonderful people, particularly in Europe. Perhaps taking pity on the girl traveling by herself but mostly helpful, genuine folks.
 
I will often compliment a stranger " great boots, that outfit is awesome" etc.

I honestly thought that said "Great boobs, that outfit is awesome".

I'm a talker. I enjoy making chit chat with other people while I'm out and about. It has been mistaken for more than general friendliness from time to time, but it has also led to some really wonderful interactions. I've only had one person say "What are you smiling at, bitch?" in all of my many years of being (sometimes) too friendly. So that's not such a bad track record, right?

:D

By the way, great boobs - that outfit is awesome! ;)
 
I usually say hope you have a good day or small talk and smiles, never know when all someone meeded that day was a friendly face.
 
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