I feel like there are natural settings for making friends. E.g. - Frequenting the same restaurants/stores (HT earlier sibling comment) - Joining clubs/commun

I feel like there are natural settings for making friends. E.g. - Frequenting the same restaurants/stores (HT earlier sibling comment) - Joining clubs/communities/churches - Parents of kids’ friends - Networking: Friends of family / family of friends / friends of friends - Workplace (obviously) I feel like this is how friendships/relationships happen more organically vs. the OP’s suggestion of talking to “someone waiting in line”.