Approaching stranger.

[bonzie]

Do you find yourself having trouble talking to the stranger? Its really hard for me to talk to someone that is new or stranger.

[michele2042]

I'm having difficulty remembering the last time I spoke with a total stranger.   Other than asking directions or speaking to a sales person in a store I honestly don't recall striking up a conversation with a total stranger.   If I have a specific reason to talk to someone I don't have difficulty.   

[quietpal]

It depends who they are. If they are the cashier at a store then I usually speak and ask how they're are doing. If it's someone I encounter while walking, I usually don't speak unless they speak first.

[reiddb]

Not really....I just ask a lot of questions and hear about them!=)

[loulizlee]

If you are talking to a total stranger or have a reason to be talking to a total stranger, I agree with Reiddb.  Most people like to talk about themselves.

[fjaz1]

Funny, you are "talking" to US

[bremer51]

I have a special gift for engaging in conversation with strangers.  I think I inherited it from my grandfather.  He loved to meet people and get to know them.  I don't have a lot of close friends, but I have a lot of close strangers.

[LaTashaS28]

Yes sometimes because I am a shy person. But it takes me a while to talk to someone because I have to get use to that person.

[plennis]

I usually just ask them something about themselves, like they said people enjoy talking about themselves.

[lguzman1]

I am a very out-going person, so it is not to hard for me; it all depends on how I feel that day.

[sherryinutah]

I'm very careful so I usually won't talk to strangers unless they initiate the conversation and I feel alright about answering questions.  Some people try to control and manipulate others...and...I keep my distance from people like that.  Also, I don't like people asking me personal questions...where the answers...are none of their business.

I guess that seems cold; however, I'm hypersensitive and I don't like feeling that I'm being backed into a corner.   

[dreamyxo]

I don't talk to strangers unless I need something from them.  I don't go up to random people and start conversations. 

[lynnjames]

I always make small talk to people I do not know. if I am standing in a line at any store, I talk about whatever is there, like their kids, pretty shoes, purse or outfit they are wearing, or maybe just about waiting in line, I find something to talk about

[cateyes1]

I know no stranger, I'll talk to just about anyone.

[kingozzy]

I am very uncomfortable talking to strangers because they make me nervous, not sure if they are out to get me or just being nice