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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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

My wife has got into the habit of talking to strangers when we shop. Greeting people like a long lost friend. Its her dementia progressing. But mostly they are nice back and it is something that gives her some pleasure and contact..Its all good..😷

Gusman · 61-69, M

@whowasthatmaskedman It is nice when people make allowances and respond in kind.
All many people want is to be listened to. 🙂

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Gusman Yes. The cafe staff know her in our favoutire places and I have them primed with a regular order so we get what we want. Not what she might order. And she gets to feel in control. Scottish Independence is a big deal still. By the time it arrives she has forgotten what was ordered anyway..😷