Scooter · 26-30, M
You should. Take it from an extroverted introvert, many people will think random conversations are weird, but many of those people will be guity of doublethink. Although they may find it annoying, they'll likely still appreciate it. Even introverts get lonely.
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songwrxter · 26-30, F
Scooter · 26-30, M
@songwrxter: You're a good person, keep doing what you're doing ☺.
drymer · 56-60, M
Good for you, it's awesome that you feel this way and are willing to approach others... yet it may get you in trouble: you have no clue how these "strangers" really are, some may take it the wrong way, and think you're "up to something" or that you like them in "a different way", you know what I mean... You're a good soul, and the world needs more of your kind, but being a good soul may hurt you in the end... Just be a bit careful, and I hope the new friends you make are as good-hearted as you...
songwrxter · 26-30, F
@drymer: Thanks. I have met some great friends in the dining hall. It's not quite as weird as it seems, since they are all students who attend the same college as me. Sure, it's a little "out there," because most people just sit with the friends they already have, but I don't see the harm in talking to new people. Maybe they need someone to talk to.
drymer · 56-60, M
True, it's a "safer" environment, not like you're talking to stranger in the food court in a mall... if they're fellow students they're probably "safe", I guess... I was thinking that it helps that you are young and female... If I, male in my 50s, tried to approach a lonely student in their lunch break they'll probably run away and call the police...😆 Many years ago, in my 30s, I was driving up a hill and it was pouring rain, and there were two teenage girls running up, getting totally drenched... I slowed down and asked if they wanted a ride... they just looked at me in terror and said no... Later I figured out they probably thought I was kind of perverted... In retrospect I guess they did the right thing, after all I was just a "stranger" to them... So basically I've learned by now that I should not even try to approach younger women and try to help (or, God forbids, try to make conversation), because all I get are anxious panicky stares... 😒
songwrxter · 26-30, F
updown2020 · 61-69, M
You should do whatever make you happy but always ask because you never know some people just like to eat alone and do not want to be bothered by anyone.
songwrxter · 26-30, F
@updown2020: Thanks for your opinion. Yeah, talking to other people makes me happy. I wouldn't do this if it made me miserable...there are just some days when I don't feel as confident in myself. But I'll try to do it every day next year.
MasterofNone · 26-30, M
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songwrxter · 26-30, F
@lockedupforgood: Yeah, I totally get what you're saying. Getting out of your comfort zone is the best way to reach your true potential. You never know what you're capable of until you take the chance. I like how you said "even the greatest scientific procedures don't have 100% accuracy," because you're completely right. It's impossible for everyone to like talking to me.