Strangers in the Waiting Room

I'm so glad others enjoy talking to strangers. It has almost become a hobby with me - I could write a book .
You have to be careful if it's a man though - they sometimes suspect your motives. There are a lot of lonely men around.
Sorry Rufus!

Day6. I have the same problem. I suppose it’s because at a more formal gathering we feel we have to talk rather than it being natural.

Coolgran

I'm a chatter, anyone, everywhere.

Last week I got chatting with a lady customer in our local charity shop. She was having difficulty reading a clothes label and asked for my help. I had no glasses with me and she says, here try mine. Anyways our conversation moved on to other things, as it does, but eventually we parted company.
It was fortunate that I then went into the shop next door for milk.... I felt a tap on the shoulder and there was my chat buddy. "Could I have my glasses" ???
The prescription obviously suited me very well

Yes I like to chat with strangers if they seem friendly and open to talking. When I first met OH (years ago!) he used to roll his eyes if I got chatting to a till assistant or people in queues etc. Why not tell them your life history?" he'd joke.

Strangely, if I have to go to big gatherings where milling around and small talk will be necessary, I really don't want to go. I dread such occasions. I much prefer the random chat with a stranger and the feeling of good will as we part.

BlueBelle we obviously have not crossed paths in London- I live there.

I'm just in. Had lovely chat with the lady next to me on the bus on the way into town and another on the way back. Just a pleasant way to pass the time. Meanwhile the other younger passengers were on their phones.

MiniMoon I hum/sing along too and many a time I've been tempted to sing at people like Hyacinth ( Bucket ) did to Emmet hahaha to see their reaction-----------though no doubt I get hauled away !

I had an aunt who used to say " I cannot stand they ships " ( She was Scottish ) . What she meant was ships that pass in the night i.e. people she did not know chatting to her . I do not mind at all but perhaps not strange men .

That's hum, (I don't know him)

I'm another chatty person. I too strike up conversations on busses and trains, doctors surgeries and queues. You meet so many interesting people.
I used to embarrass my children, because I also him and sing when walking in the street.

Bit harsh RosieLeah!

I get chatting to everyone buses, trains, waiting rooms , I get funny looks in London as no one seems to even make eye contact but I nattervaway

I'm another random chatterbox. However I do check the other person is open to a chat before I launch in. If they say yes it's a nice day but then peer into their phone or out the window I can take a hint.
I met a very old and interesting gentleman at an art gallery fashion show at the weekend. He was a retired teacher in his 90s with successful DC all over the world. I was so impressed I looked them up when I got home. We didn't exchange phone numbers but it was a good encounter.

I'll talk to anyone.

I find most people friendly and ready to exchange a few words.

Oh Rufus I always enjoy a chat with random people. My dad and mum were the same! Contact with other humans is usually positive I find!

Rosie just a light-hearted thread surely? Why slap poor old Rufus down when he was just being chatty?

Do we have to stop and think about every phrase and word in case we inadvertently offend someone?

Good on you Old Chap for striking up a conversation.

If you were in a doctors waiting room, it's possible that the other people were feeling unwell and not inclined to chat. Do bear that in mind before criticising them for being unfriendly.