The risk may be: waste of time, inconvenience, being stuck in an awkward social situation. Not always death. I'd say taking a sabatical, walking the country as

The risk may be: waste of time, inconvenience, being stuck in an awkward social situation. Not always death. I'd say taking a sabatical, walking the country asking strangers personal or "deep" questions is an adventure and a risky one, yet you don't risk your life more than by just commuting to work. I guess risks depend on the country, but are comparable.