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If a stranger started a conversation with you in public....

... how would you react? Would you be happy or annoyed? Would you try and end it quickly or allow it to continue?

Let's assume this person is around the same age as you are :smile:

#Moooose

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Reply 1

Rum Ham

I walk about with my headphones in when I'm alone in public, whether I'm listening to music or not so I'd be a little confused if they started talking to me while I had them in. Not gonna lie, I would try and end it quickly. I don't like being approached randomly by strangers, whether they are my age or not and if they mean well. That's just me :redface:

Reply 2

UWS

Pretend to be too focused on my phone (I'm always on it) and ignore them.

Reply 3

will'o'wisp

Respond "accordingly" and let the conversation die out quickly unless they keep talking to me, yes i'm that kind of awkward

Reply 4

Truflais

I'm pretty antisocial and I like being left alone, I don't really like small talk etc so I'd be polite but I'd try and get away asap.

Reply 5

Saba XD

Well, recently this 'stranger' (around my age) came up to me and said 'hey, you have very pretty eyes'. He caught me off guard so, I was quiet. He said 'I just complimented you, at least say 'thank you'. I said 'thanks'. He kept asking if I live close by and before he could expect a reply, his bus came. He said 'well, bye, see you around'. I felt so relieved that he went away. :lol:

(He was good looking but it was very strange for me).

Reply 6

username1339858_

Honestly, they'd probably wouldn't start the convo if the knew how socially awkward I could get.
Totally depends on my mood and whose with me.
So I could blank out not even realise they are talking to me, freeze, try to end it quickly or actually engage in conversation and swap contact details :biggrin:

[always extremes it seems]

Reply 7

Bang Outta Order

I walk really fast, people think I'm on my way to fight someone or stop me to ask if I'm angry all the time.

So I'd have to slow down for them and give em this face :curious:

but ask, "alrite mate?" That's what I normally do when strangers stop me.

If I'm busy I rush passed easily with #NoRegerts.

Reply 8

username2861570

Original post by OvergrownMoose

... how would you react? Would you be happy or annoyed? Would you try and end it quickly or allow it to continue?

Let's assume this person is around the same age as you are :smile:

#Moooose

I'd be more than happy to talk. You never know, they could potentially have some really interesting things to say.

Reply 9

MajorFader

I would say: "my mommy said I shouldn't speak to strangers"

Reply 10

retro_turtles

I'd talk to them, i like talking to people so i guess i wouldn't mind :h:

Reply 11

TK_23

It's always cool ! I'm it's always sweet when especially elderly people start taking to you, but yeah I love a good conversation :h:

Reply 12

Arianax

I don't talk to strangers in public, I always wear headphones and I'm on my phone lol!

Reply 13

ddrrzzeerr

Obviously it totally depends on context and what they said. Generally though, I find it uncomfortable.

Reply 14

CheeseIsVeg

Original post by OvergrownMoose

... how would you react? Would you be happy or annoyed? Would you try and end it quickly or allow it to continue?

Let's assume this person is around the same age as you are :smile:

#Moooose

Try and maintain the conversation before it gets creepy :colondollar:

I get on better with people older or younger than me though to be honest XD

Reply 15

alkaline.

Original post by I'mJustSomeGuy

I'd be more than happy to talk. You never know, they could potentially have some really interesting things to say.

same

unless they start small talk **** about the weather etc

Reply 16

username2548927

I'd be up for it as long as they don't start a weird convo.

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Reply 17

username2548927

Original post by alkaline.

same

unless they start small talk **** about the weather etc

Pensioners do that lmao.

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Reply 18

Applepiex3

Go with it for a few seconds, smile and back away slowly.

Reply 19

Lemons1990

I talk to strangers, usually when i'm just sat waiting at the airport. Generally you can tell if someone just wants to be left alone depending on the way they respond back to you.

I wouldn't mind to be honest but it depends on my mood. xD