How to Talk to Strangers
Combating the rise of loneliness and embracing the brilliant awkwardness of everyday life
Being human is messy and full of contradictions. Take our relationships with strangers, for example. Conversations with strangers can be awkward!! We dislike wondering what to say next, dread prolonged silence, and think about how we can exit a conversation before it has even begun. Yet our connection to strangers is almost as important as drinking water.
We’ve all heard the advice: “Don’t speak to strangers.” It’s used to keep us and the people we love safe, which of course is important. But alongside the stories of strangers being shitty, there are lovely stories too. Moments that make our days better. A door being held open, a shared laugh, random words of wisdom that we still remember years on.
With rising reports of loneliness and feelings of disconnect, we Good Shout's Aziza O'Bearne wondered: Are there long-term benefits to these (sometimes) awkward conversations with strangers? (Yes, there is.) This webinar will help you get these benefits and will have you thinking differently about your everyday conversations by exploring:
Are we awkward by design? What society and communities around the world teach us about social connection.
The surprising research and science behind conversations with stranger
Our assumptions VS realities of belonging
Experimenting with talking to strangers and how strangers can teach us more about ourselves
Timings:
Friday 26th June 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Online via Zoom Webinar
Price:
£15 + VAT for single event
OR
£50 + VAT for all events in series
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Combating the rise of loneliness and embracing the brilliant awkwardness of everyday life
Being human is messy and full of contradictions. Take our relationships with strangers, for example. Conversations with strangers can be awkward!! We dislike wondering what to say next, dread prolonged silence, and think about how we can exit a conversation before it has even begun. Yet our connection to strangers is almost as important as drinking water.
We’ve all heard the advice: “Don’t speak to strangers.” It’s used to keep us and the people we love safe, which of course is important. But alongside the stories of strangers being shitty, there are lovely stories too. Moments that make our days better. A door being held open, a shared laugh, random words of wisdom that we still remember years on.
With rising reports of loneliness and feelings of disconnect, we Good Shout's Aziza O'Bearne wondered: Are there long-term benefits to these (sometimes) awkward conversations with strangers? (Yes, there is.) This webinar will help you get these benefits and will have you thinking differently about your everyday conversations by exploring:
Are we awkward by design? What society and communities around the world teach us about social connection.
The surprising research and science behind conversations with stranger
Our assumptions VS realities of belonging
Experimenting with talking to strangers and how strangers can teach us more about ourselves