How to start a conversation with anyone
Is it possible to start a conversation with anyone? Yes! I don’t say this lightly. I’ve suffered from decades of social anxiety. And despite that, … Read more
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13 low-stress ways to talk with classmates and make friends
Growing up, I moved to four different schools and had to rebuild my friendships each time. Here’s what I learned…
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7 ways to start a conversation with a guy (without being awkward)
Wait. You wanna talk to a guy? Do you know how easy that is!? I know because I’m a guy. OK, if you want to … Read more
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10 ways to start a conversation with a girl (without being awkward or creepy)
Scientifically reviewed by Rebecca Koay, M.Couns. Talking to girls — especially attractive girls — was a nightmare for me back then. I didn’t know where … Read more
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5 simple, non-creepy conversation starters at a bar
Alright, you’re sitting around at a bar, either waiting for a friend or all by yourself. And you notice that someone is right beside you, … Read more
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16 easy ways to start a conversation with your neighbor (without being awkward)
When I moved back home, I found myself not knowing any of my neighbors, and it took me months to build relationships from scratch… here’s what I learned:
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10 easy ways to start a conversation with a coworking space member (without being awkward)
My first internship wasn’t in a conventional office environment. It was in a coworking space — the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto. Over the … Read more
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7 ways to start a conversation with a retail store owner (without being awkward)
Want to improve your social skills? Talk to strangers. If you learn how to talk to strangers, you can talk with pretty much anyone. Now … Read more
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7 easy ways to start a conversation with a rideshare driver (without being awkward)
Want to improve your social skills? Talk to strangers. If you learn how to talk to strangers, you can talk with pretty much anyone. Now … Read more
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7 easy ways to start a conversation with a store clerk (or cashier)
Want to improve your social skills? Talk to strangers. If you learn how to talk to strangers, you can talk with pretty much anyone. Now … Read more
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7 easy ways to start a conversation with a bartender (without being awkward)
My fav tips that have helped me get great booze and service. I also interviewed Nico, the owner of Concubine KL (one of my favorite bars!)
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7 easy ways to start a conversation with a waiter (without being awkward)
To make the article more comprehensive, I interviewed two waitresses, Yuan Jun Tan and Cassandra Anne…
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11 easy ways to start a conversation with a barista (without being awkward)
I’ve chatted up baristas and most of these conversations are fun. And to give you an idea of what baristas are actually thinking, I interviewed two ex-baristas…
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8 easy ways to talk to strangers at a party (without being awkward)
Will they think I’m weird or creepy? What if they don’t want to talk? What do I even say!? Want to talk to strangers at … Read more
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10 easy ways to talk to strangers at a cafe
Will they think I’m weird or creepy? What if they don’t want to talk? What do I even say!? Want to talk to strangers at … Read more
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8 easy ways to talk to people at a gym (without being creepy)
Will they think I’m weird or creepy? What if they don’t want to talk? What do I even say!? Want to talk to people at … Read more
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7 easy ways to talk to strangers on a plane
Will they think I’m weird or creepy? What if they don’t want to talk? What do I even say!? Want to talk to strangers on … Read more
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10 easy ways to start a conversation with strangers at weddings
Will they think I’m weird or creepy? What if they don’t want to talk? What do I even say!? Want to start a conversation with … Read more
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11 easy ways to talk to strangers at a conference
Will they think I’m weird or creepy? What if they don’t want to talk? What do I even say!? Want to improve your social skills … Read more
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7 easy ways to talk to strangers on campus (without being awkward)
If you’re in college or university, you probably want to make new friends. You see all these people that you don’t know… how do you … Read more
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