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Ask them, >do you have any fun plans tonight/weekend? >So where do you work? It basically doesn't matter. I sometimes do the awkward, "hello I'm Michael, wha
by throwayEngineer 7y ago
Ask them,
>do you have any fun plans tonight/weekend?
>So where do you work?
It basically doesn't matter. I sometimes do the awkward, "hello I'm Michael, what are you doing this weekend?"
- vorpalhex 7y agoA compliment or a question is usually a good way to start. "Oh hey, nice shirt, have you seen that band in person?"
- jamesmp98 7y agolol I went to a local music venue a few weeks back and tried this. After inquiring about one guys shirt, he started at me for a few seconds like I was insane and turned around
- res0nat0r 7y agoIf someone at a concert acts like you've insulted them by asking about their music related shirt, then the problem is with them, not you.
- throwayEngineer 7y agoThis is precisely why I don't feel bad about asking innocent questions. If they can't handle basic conversation, it's them.
- vidarh 7y agoThen you have the perfect opener for anyone overhearing by cracking a joke about it.
- SmellyGeekBoy 7y agoI'm usually friendly to strangers but I'd be immediately suspicious of someone asking me either of these questions out of the blue - and I'm a middle class, middle aged male.
- throwayEngineer 7y agoThat's fine. Not every conversation turns into friendship. Most of mine I am trying to find similarities or learn new things. After the conversation is over, it won't matter how you opened, it won't matter if the person felt suspicious. I can't control your upbringing or your day. You either are friends, or you likely won't see them again. No one died.
- _Microft 7y agoIt might be a cultural thing but yes, here in Europe I would be pretty suspicious of someone approaching me like that out of the blue. I mean, heck, that's none of your business!?
- collyw 7y agoSmokers always have a reason to start talking to random people.