become better at small-talk

OK so quite a lot of people actually strike up conversations with me, it’s just that when it happens, it catches me off-guard and I’m at a complete loss for words…

Today I was walking to the bus stop and a guy walked past me and said “Gees, you’re hot!”. Lol if only he wasn’t in his forties! :)

Working in customer service definitely helps with this one! :)

Because I use public transport quite often, I am often subjected to random strangers striking up conversations with me, which for a while I felt awkward and uncomfortable with, but now I see it as a social challenge which can be enjoyable. Normally the person with whom I’m chatting is rather talkative, which makes the conversation flow nicely. I’ve had people start talking to me about cooking fish, their Christmas present-buying woes, watches, painting, overseas vacations… I love the idea of gaining a glimpse into someone else’s life, if only for a moment.