Why not give it a try? Approach a fellow patron at the local café and strike up a conversation. You might learn something new, or at the very least, make someone's day.
Talk to a stranger: it's like a social skill, but with more caffeine.Conversation Starters 101:
1. Compliment their outfit.
2. Ask about their day.
3. Inquire about their favorite hobby.
4. Share a joke.
5. Challenge them to a game of rock, paper, scissors.