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People in London don't talk to strangers. So if a stranger does say anything to you, even just "Hi", it's deeply concerning, bordering on alarm.
by alextgordon 11y ago
People in London don't talk to strangers. So if a stranger does say anything to you, even just "Hi", it's deeply concerning, bordering on alarm.
- vidarh 11y agoI was talking about going up to strangers unmotivated, but co-workers etc. or shop staff, or in social settings. But even in London you'd be surprised at how friendly reactions you can get when approaching total strangers as long as you're to the point about why you're approaching and particularly makes it clear you don't want to sell anything (or collect money). Your downfall if approaching strangers in London would be if you think you can do it slowly and casually and start with pleasantries, because perversely that has come to imply you're trying to butter people up prior to a sales pitch, whereas genuine approaches now are forced to be direct and straight to the point. That works, and gets friendly reactions.