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Meeting/talking to people on long journeys
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Does anyone ever talk to random people on long journeys whether its a long distance train journey or a flight? Some long journeys get very boring and I'm sure some people do this. What is the best way to go about this?
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I suppose they'd make it clear if that was the case and I guess it's worth a try if you're really bored. Some long journeys are really boring.
If someone puts their headphones in straight away, starts reading their book or avoids making eye contact then it may be that they're the sort of person that's not up for a chat and would rather be left alone. So there's something about being able to read body language a bit. You can usually tell if someone is friendly and up for a chat as they may well smile at you or make conversation first if you seem approachable.
I remember chatting to an old guy on the way back from Cyprus who was going to visit his daughter he hadn't seen for 10 years, he told me his whole life story! We also bonded over the fact the plane was freeeeezing cold.
It's a bit of luck who you're sat next to but I'd say it's worth a try
I prefer keeping myself to myself.
But most of my friends are the complete opposite and they can start conversation with a most people.
I wonder if this is a confidence thing....?