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writes:Im finding it hard to make conversation with strangers, does anyone have any tips on this?It would be a big help!Thanks Reply to this Question
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reader, BigSis +, writes (17 March 2008):
 It may be that you're lacking in a bit of self confidence. Let me give you an example of what i did last month. You had better sit down, this may take a while.
I had to travel to the West End of London, from the South East coast of Kent, I didn't want to drive, so decided to take the train.
Now I haven't travelled by train in years, when I arrived at my local train station and bought my ticket, I had no idea which platform to go on, knowing me, i would have ended up going in the opposite direction! Dozy mare that I am.
Scattered about the platform were half a dozen people, I singled out this woman and politely asked if this was the right platform for the train to Victoria Station. It was, and I laughed and said to her, 'I feel a bit silly asking, but I haven't been to this station before, and didn't want to get on the wrong train'. She laughed and said 'Don't worry, I did the same when i first started travelling from here.'
We started a conversation on the platform, when the train arrived and we got on, I asked if she minded me sitting next to her.
We got on so well, for just over two hours we chatted about all sorts of stuff, then she told me she was getting married in August, I asked her how the arrangements were going, and if she'd booked her florist yet - apparently she hadn't, then I told her I was a florist, and guess what? I've been booked to do her flowers!!
We have become friends, I even met her fiance when she brought him to my house.
I don't know if this has helped in any way, but that to me, is how easy it is.
You are old enough to stand your own. If you were a lot younger, I would advise you not to talk to strangers.
Check out their body language first, notice if they have a kind look about their face, start by giving them a pleasant smile if they look at you. You'll then know if it feels right to talk to them.
You go for it, and good luck xXx
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 March 2008): Tip 1: Never talk to hobo's or give them coffee! From experience, they throw it at you.
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