Talking to strangers isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s a matter of survival.
It has never been more important to talk to strangers than it is today. Polarized politics, political correctness and digital distractions are making strangers out of all of us. The result is an epidemic of unhappiness and isolation across all age and socio-economic groups.
In the 2015 movie The Intern, Robert De Niro sees two young people texting each other across a room. He brings them together and suggests they start a face-to-face conversation. They discovered the pleasure of putting down the phone and just spending time together.
Let’s do the same. Let’s talk to the strangers who are our neighbors, let’s find out what we can learn from each other. Not just the things we agree on but the things we disagree on because that’s where the learning begins. Let’s talk to help, comfort and heal each other. Let’s make magic together because the benefits of taking to strangers can be surprising and unexpected.
ICF Certified Executive Spiritual Coach – I Help Executives and Entrepreneurs Connect to their Inner Selves for Maximum Impact, Work & Life Satisfaction and Wellbeing.
6 年I never played by these rules lol ! I always make contact, say hello and ask people about their day :) Especially in elevators ! The beauty of life then blossoms each time ! Thanks, Nicholas !!
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6 年It is interesting as this is a conversational topic that my wife & I have regularly. I usually strike up conversations in the elevator & she really dislikes it. We recently moved into an apartment & I have been encouraging her to get out of her comfort zone & try to strike up conversations with our new neighbors in the elevator & such. I often get a look of disapproval when I strike up a conversation & involve her in it. Will have to share this post with her...