I’m turning into my mother.

I definitely chat to strangers, always have done.

I'm just the same as BlueBelle - with the same reaction from our own grandchildren! Eventually our DGD, (who loves dogs but doesn't have one) realised that when Grandma happened to engage dog-walkers in chat, this gave her a good opportunity to meet (and pet) friendly dogs. So she would say; "can you go and talk to them, Grandma?"

Afraid I matter away to anyone and everyone when my grandkids were small they used to say whose that and I d say I don’t know ? They d look at me like I had two heads

Yes, I do and often have some very interesting conversation. Just last week I had a chat with a couple about the estuary and tides at Salcombe and to a lady who had been looking for her husband who had wondered off at Greenway (NT) . She was getting very worried as he had altzimers. I had noticed him looking quite confused in the garden and he asked me where his wife was. They were happy to be reunited.
I also stopped to chat to a chap in Dartmouth who was painting a watercolour by the harbour. He gave me some good tips.

I often strike up conversation with strangers and DH is often amazed at how I seem to know lots about the lives of various checkout and shop staff.

I live near Liverpool ....I work in Liverpool....everyone in Liverpool talks to anyone and everyone ( me included!)

Sometimes, yes, particularly at bus stops, often get a good natter in.
Don’t worry we all turn into our Mothers eventually.🤭