How do you start a conversation with a stranger?

i say hi first and then i tell him or her my name and then it goes on

If you want the conversation to be on-goning you have to ask leading questions. People (in general) love to talk about themselves (it's human nature). Do you have any children? What are their ages? Boys or girls? where do they go to school? I love your shoes where did you get them? You look like a very smart business man..what kind of business are you in? You get the point. Ask questions that lead the other person into a conversation. When you show genuine interest in them they will be willing to talk to talk with you.

Just say hi, this usually works realy well at the bus stop when we're all bored and waiting. Or somewhere that a que has to be formed, try the checkout. Coffs Australia, perfect oneday, raining the next

First smile at a person, then wish him and say hello and introduce yourself. Then slowly you can start a conversation. The other person should be free to talk to with you ; he/she shouldn't be busy in other work or talking to somebody. ALways excuse yourself before asking something. Start with clear/simple questions with any vulgarity or affecting the ego of the other person.

What do English women do then? That said being British extends far beyond being English, there's also the Scottish and Welsh and they're usually touchy about "British" instantly being English. Considering I'm English however lacking the 'man' tag so "English(wo)man", exactly what you just said. :P The start of a conversation with weather can lead anywhere, it usually just breaks the silence, the reciever will often reply "Oh me too! I'm going so and so" And instantly in the second line to the conversation you're on your way!

hmmm, to a stranger? usually i will start with a smile and then i will go on, to mention abt smthg tt the person have, like 'hey u got a nice watch. where do you get it from?' or just simply, an old trick, 'may i know what time is it?"

Australia, Queensland Using the weather to start a conversation? interesting, if the weather was brought into a conversation me mates and i would say "it is what it is" and leave it at that. We mostly start a conversation here with "What are you up to mate!" simple but easy to respond to.

No body is stranger in this world. It depends how you treat him. I just give a smile. If he reciprocates, I say hello to him. Just pick up a topic or two and watch whether he is interested in conversation. If he belongs to our area (where we live), I go little deeper in the conversation, talking about welfare measures to be taken up in the locality, politics, etc.

Here people complain about hot weather in summer and about cold weather in winter (nothing original, I think).

'hello' Before I answer this question, I like to think about, why this thread was created ? And what was the real motive for this question? When I find nothing wrong, immediately I prefer to answer. However I like questions on science and politics but don't ignore other members requests. I'm thankful to mylot for giving such opportunity to share our views with international members.

In Belgium the sad state of political affairs gets us going and Oct 8th are the municipal elections so everyone is riled up cursing the politicians out loud - "did I just say that out loud?" - and anxiously reading their newspapers for a glimmer of hope. Ah but we often have gray skys too...cheers!

There's nothing much to talk about the weather over here in Malaysia. Everyday, its like, "Today is hot & humid" and tomorrow the same thing again and again.

Us in texas How are ya? or hows it goin

Britishers? That's a new one! Very interesting! LOL

I've started plenty of conversations with strangers. It's simple, just go up, say hi, exchange names and finally find some common ground. Then you're on your way to a great conversation.

With a sweet smile.....

You could just say hello and start up a conversation.

I think it depends in which country you are ...In Germany it might be way harder to get into a conversation with a stranger than it is here ..Here a smile and a :How are you doing? is enough to start a convo

There are many categories of strangers! The most difficult start is a conversation to somebody who doesn't speak a language you know! What then? The start is a science of sign, gesture, eyes moving, drowing on the sand, picturing, charade and so many!

hhow about hello!!!!