Talking to strangers

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Ancalimon

Discussion Starter · Sep 22, 2010

I find it very hard to start a conversation with a total stranger and I was wondering if it has something to do with being a type 9. I guess I get scared of creating some kind of conflict and I end up never trying to talk with people I don't know, and it might make people think I'm an anti-social guy.

This is specifically bad when I'm interested in a girl I never talked to; I get really scared of trying to talk to her. Usually, I don't have any problems talking to girls I like, if the ice was already broken, but I just can't break it on my own.

You guys can relate to this and, if you can, what you do about it?

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rowingineden

· #2 · Sep 22, 2010

I don't usually have a problem with this, except on the phone, but then, I've trained a lot on this and I'm on meds for social anxiety.

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rowingineden

· #4 · Sep 22, 2010

Sily said:
I don't make a habit of talking to strangers. There is a reason the word *strange* is in the first part of strangers, I also find them to often be armed and dangerous.

Where do you live, Texas?

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rowingineden

· #7 · Sep 24, 2010

White said:
I'll talk to strangers if there's a reason for it. For example, if I'm in a new class and I don't know anyone, I'll usually strike up a mundane conversation. I'm not one to talk to people in line at the supermarket, though. That's just unnecessary.

When I'm shopping for groceries, that's all I want to do. I avoid stores where I am likely to see someone I know and be obligated to converse with them. :crazy:

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