10 Reasons, why you should talk to Strangers

From our Childhood we follow a Golden rule and instructed by our parents that “Don’t talk to strangers while going to school or while leaving the school”. We still don't take time to acknowledge strangers . We sit Silently while travelling or just pass time by listen to music or watching videos online using our gadgets. 

Here are the benefits of disobeying the childhood rule and how taking to the strangers can make your life a whole lot better. 

1.Faster Commutes 
Talking to strangers can be the entertainment you need to pass the time on the boring commute to and from work. It’s like real life Facebook updates in front of your face. Start a conversation, about absolutely anything, and watch your commute fly by. Just make sure you don’t miss your stop. 

2. Improved Networks 
Talking to strangers provides endless opportunities to enhance your own personal and professional networks. In today’s world of who you know, not what you know – the person on the bus could be your greatest asset. 

3. Better Confidence 
Talking to strangers can help you overcome fears and confidence issues you never thought possible. Approaching strangers, or just turning your head and talking to someone sat next you can be extremely liberating. It will take you past the crippling fear of being judged and make it routine. You’ll be amazed at how much carry over this has to other parts of your life.  

4. Become More Assertive 
That added confidence could also make you more assertive. The more relaxed you feel talking and sharing with someone you don’t know – the easier it is to address problem situations. Instead of saying ‘Just leave it’ 
when a colleague wrongs you or restaurant over charges you, you have the assertiveness to fix the problem. 

5. Be A Better Listener  
Talking to strangers allows you to perfect two important life skills: asking questions and listening. Talking to strangers isn’t all about you talking. But about asking those questions, learning from them – and listening wholeheartedly to their answers. 

6. Create Stronger Connections with People 
Talking to strangers allows you to practice connecting with people on a personal level. Asking questions, listening and appreciating the time you have with someone. In the world of social media – where we connect with more people, but see them less – this is an important skill to hone. 

7. Fresh Perspectives 
Talking to strangers can be a kick in the backside. It can take your old views on something and completely shatter them. There is always someone out there who knows more about the subject than you, and getting their views can turn yours around in no time – thus expanding your mind, and your own knowledge. 

8. Relatable Advice 
Talking to strangers allows you to draw off the experiences of others. Think of your encounters as short, living biographies. There is a lot to learn from the stories of others: their ups, downs, failures and successes. Chances are, their advice is a lot more applicable to your life. 

9. Unexpected Ideas 
Talking to strangers can provide you with endless inspiration for old problems and generate new ideas. Off the cuff remarks, insane social commentaries, day-to-day problems and general chitchat can be the spark you need to send your creativity in to overdrive. 

10. Random Acts of Kindness 
The greatest aspect of talking to strangers is this: it gives you the power to make someone smile from ear to ear, each and every day. You are able to give out that small compliment, the piece of encouragement or buy someone a coffee – that could turn a strangers day around completely.