The random chatting with strangers really depends on where you are and who you're with here in America. Often it only takes one person to break the ice and then you've got strangers chatting away like long lost friends! I'm an introvert and it never ceases to amaze me how one compliment can unleash a long conversation and make me a new friend almost no matter where I'm at, even in a public restroom! 😂 Few people can resist a friendly and genuine compliment or word of encouragement.
Absolutely true! Those exchanges always put me in such a good mood. It's also hard to resist a smile. I'm an introvert myself, so it's hard for me to initiate them, but it's something I'm working on.
The random chatting with strangers really depends on where you are and who you're with here in America. Often it only takes one person to break the ice and then you've got strangers chatting away like long lost friends! I'm an introvert and it never ceases to amaze me how one compliment can unleash a long conversation and make me a new friend almost no matter where I'm at, even in a public restroom! 😂 Few people can resist a friendly and genuine compliment or word of encouragement.
Absolutely true! Those exchanges always put me in such a good mood. It's also hard to resist a smile. I'm an introvert myself, so it's hard for me to initiate them, but it's something I'm working on.
I loved the example of the locker rooms! Yes, indeed, Iranians are very friendly and I like how they talk to random strangers all the time.
Re: courtesy, what stuck me about Iranians when traveling with my mom is how considerate the men were about helping work our luggage in the airport.
It is nice, isn't it? They talk to strangers all the time. My cousin constantly makes new friends this way.