Andrew Carroll

The Art of Talking to Strangers: Why Small Talk Matters

We are often taught from a young age to "never talk to strangers." While intended for safety, this mindset often follows us into adulthood, creating a world where we sit in silence on buses, stare at our phones in elevators, and avoid eye contact in coffee shops. talk to strangers

However, psychological research suggests that breaking this silence can be one of the simplest ways to boost our mental well-being.