Some people don’t feel comfortable talking to strangers. Usually, it is not as hard as it seems.
There are easy ways to talk to strangers comfortably. In this article, you will learn 6 different ways you can engage a stranger.
1. Go out alone
Going to events with friends, family members or significant others is not always a good idea.
This should not be your habit. What you need to do is go alone. Going alone will help you get in touch with new people.
If you go with your friends or family, you will most likely spend time talking to them.
2. Initialise contact
When you get to the event on your own, you should not wait for others to approach you to start a conversation.
People are known as social butterflies since they love to talk to other people. So, it’s not a good idea to stand in the corner with the hope that other people will come to you to start a conversation.
What you need to do is go to people and introduce yourself first.
3. Don’t talk about the weather
No one likes boring people. If you start a conversation with a boring pick-up line probably about the weather, no one will take an interest in you.
Such lines don’t encourage socialisation. In the same way, you should stay away from religious or political openers.
You have no idea what effect your statement will have on others. If you can’t think of a good conversation starter, you can just say “hello” to start a conversation.
4. Let them talk about themselves
The majority of people love to talk about themselves. If you don’t have a good opener, all you have to do is let other people say things about themselves. They will be over the moon to oblige you. You may ask them about their profession, location or education, for instance.
5. Discuss common interests
Sharing information with your new friends will result in the discovery of common interests.
You should focus on these interests and talk about them. This will help you find out new things.
If you have no common interests, you don’t need to worry. You may not end up making friends with all the strangers you meet.
6. Be friendly
You should be friendly when talking to new people. However, if someone doesn’t show interest in talking to you, don’t bother, walk away. You should not be pushy.
So, if you are finding it difficult to talk to a stranger, we suggest you give these six tips a try.
