Talking to strangers is much more risky nowadays now that everything is published on social media forever. The worst outcome of a failed/awkward/unwanted social

Talking to strangers is much more risky nowadays now that everything is published on social media forever. The worst outcome of a failed/awkward/unwanted social interaction back in the day is a rejection and possibly the recipient laughing at you (maybe with their friends) - no big deal. Nowadays it can very well translate to worldwide public ridicule, harassment and potentially career consequences given that most companies are happily submitting to public opinion.