Do you talk to strangers?

I was in the garden yesterday and this elderly lady - over 80?, stopped and said hello and we talked for a while, then she asked me what my flat number was. I told her and she said she will call in one day and have a chat.
Okay said I, she was repeating herself and seemed a little forgetful.
If she does turn up, I will invite her in for a chat.
Best get some tea.

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Stephie · 22-25, F

I do talk to strangers but I am very cautious whom I converse with.

To be quite honest, I prefer elderly people because I know that they have no interest in trying to pick up a younger woman and their topics of conversation are more varied.

What I love to chat about is their life experience. It is a fascinating look into the past that I have not experienced and will never know.

Also, elderly people seem to seek the contact because I have the feeling that a lot of them are lonely.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Stephie So true. I love talking to elderly people. They have so much life experience and knowledge and are willing to part with it, if one is prepared to listen.