Conversing with a stranger can be awkward and unease at first. Many of us let this uneasiness to set in and we limit our contacts with strangers which further complicates our situation with anxiety. Talking to someone to create more social contacts is necessary for our growth and success.

For an introvert person,these type of situation will create an anxious atmosphere days before they face the problem. Getting invited to parties will start to create worries for them. But these type of behavioural problems can be fixed with some boost of confidence and few effective techniques to boost conversation.

Some common tips:

1. Be brave and worry less. Uncomfortable situations are just an part of the conversation and if you don't get anxious with it,it just passes quickly.

2. Be a better listener first. Be curious and ask questions.

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This is a really nice idea of yours and you've picked up very good tips for your presentation. Nr 4 is rather interesting, as sometimes we are not really listening and miss the value of what is being said because we are prejudging the person who is saying it.
@Teresa Seia indeed judgements are easy to make and hard to listen. Thanks a lot for giving my post a read and leaving behind such a beautiful comment.
Good tips. Covid makes strangers even more dangerous these days, it seems.
@enigma indeed time has changed but it will be back. We are social animals.
Een glimlach allereerst doet al wonderen. Jammer dat met de mondkapjes tegenwoordig die eerste indruk verdwenen is.
@De Knutseljuf Ede indeed a smile is charm. Mask has taken that. We will throw it out soon.
Seems as if I am still a stranger to you, @Just read(en)  ;)
@Nathaniël yes we are but it can change. I am looking forward for it. Stranger to friends soon maybe.
Good blog, well written with useful tips 👍
@Dewaputra thanks a lot for such compliment.
I don't have a problem with talking to strangers :) When I travelled a lot by train, I did that very often.
And for example in a clothing store, I can spontaniously make a compliment to someone: "That looks really good on you."
@Ingrid Tips en meer thats such a great thing. I am little awkward with strangers and learning each day.
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