Chatting to strangers - do you?

Guilty as charged. Many years ago, in my early thirties, I moved from London to a new town. Thursday morning, market day, waiting in silence at the bus stop would be a mixture of folks from very elderly to much younger. One week thought to break the impasse and on arrival at the bus stop promptly said "good morning". Never another silent Thursday morning! The elderly loved to tell me about the days when the town very different and their children young. Others related stories of their life before arriving in the new town. I could have written a book about these lovely people!

Now 83, and three hundred miles from that new town, and still talking to all and sundry (isolated since Feb). My family say I am better known in the town in three years than they are after ten years living here. Shopkeepers tell them they know me and how am I managing - and do I need help. How lovely is that- so keep speaking and smiling and spread a little joy on the way.

This is me all over, I strike up conversations with anyone and everyone. In my work I have a few lonely people that always come to me for chat and a catch up it makes there day.
My dd always gets embarrassed when I start chatting to people in queues as she’s shy.

Yep, give a little and receive a lot more. I came to Surrey from the Midlands when I was 18 to do my nursing course. I talked to people in the street and bus stops ... and dogs too . I had made friends with a local girl who thought I was mad. The only thing is you need to read people’s body language and know when to stop!

I do if they seem to want to. I like to think that it might make someone's day a bit brighter if they are lonely or just in need of a smile.

I certainly do, a chat and a smile makes the world go round.
Having said that, I was painfully shy as a youngster, had a hyper critical mother and consequently low self esteem. After marriage we emigrated and I found confidence by coping with a new life. Later as our social life grew I realised many people are shy and are grateful when others engage them so this is what I did. My confidence grew and by the time I was thirty I was a happy chatter to all and sundry.

I’m from South Wales and we speak to everyone!

I am a friendly sort,and will chat to anyone,I have always had a customer facing job.

Surprising what you see,hear,and learn from a hello and a