If only it was socially unacceptable to start conversations with random strangers

That unless you know someone, it's proper to simply keep to yourself and talking to strangers is considered awkward and suspicious. That would make going out in public a hell of a lot easier for introverts like me.

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SW-User

is considered awkward and suspicious

More and more unfortunately. With so much crimes happening, people are just jaded I think, my SO is one of them. He thinks people who initiate convos in public always have second intentions. And most of the time he’s … right , unfortunately.
One day I decided to accept a strangers convo and interact with him , it turns out the dude wanted to scam us. My SO knew from the start he bad intentions and was touching my arm for me not to talk with him. But I did, and I almost got us in trouble 😬.

Ducky · 31-35, F

@SW-User You were just being nice. That's a good quality to have, but keep a sharp eye out for people like that who might try to take advantage of it. Not that you need me to tell you. I'm sure you definitely do after that.