When we obey the social conventions and rules, we come across as a safe and predictable and people will be happy to talk to us.
In this video we explore a simple, socially acceptable way to say “hello” to a stranger, and see if they are happy to talk with you, or not. Key points covered:- When we observe the social conventions and rules, we come across as safe and predictable and people will be happy to talk to us.
- When we do something completely outside the box, it sends a message to the other person that we are behaving in a way that is unexpected and they won’t know if we are safe or if they want to interact with us. It makes the other person really unsure.
- Saying “hello” is almost always socially appropriate.
