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Whispering. Or mention a new band or the latest best-
selling book. You could remark on a piece of clothing or
accessory. An easy and natural comment about the
occasion or location followed by an open question works
wonders. You don’t need to agonize over sparkling
opening lines just say something then add a tag question
(isn’t it? don’t they? doesn’t it?) You can complement
(only if you mean it) something they’re wearing or an
accessory. Ask where it came from.
Start simple and safe. Chat with the stranger who
lives next door. Chat with the checkout guy at the
supermarket; chat with the server at the coffee shop.
Chat with everyone. Chat, fail, then chat again. Fail and
fail again, and brush yourself off and chat again. Because
maybe, just maybe, in those chats, you'll find a
connection you never expected. Maybe you'll stumble
upon an opportunity that changes your life. Maybe you'll
discover a new friend or mentor. But you'll never know
unless you keep on chatting, keep on learning, and keep
on growing. Believe in the power of connection to light
up new Flowpaths and forge unexpected bonds. Who
knows what incredible adventures await when you dare
to engage with the world around you? Who knows what
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