the kindness of strangers.
something to toy around with for those sweet, sweet first interactions ! neat and awkward ice breakers all around!
public transport
“ Is it okay if i — sit here? ”
“ Excuse me? Could you scoot over?
“ Hey — do you need to sit? You can have my seat”
“ You shouldn’t be forced to stand, I’ll move over for you ”
“ Are you traveling far ?”
“ Where are you heading? ”
“ I love the sound of trains, don’t you? ”
“ Oh, sorry…. My name is _____ ”
“ I have only see the sea from a window… ”
“ I’m fetching a snack, would you like me to bring you anything? ”
“ That baby is really annoying, isn’t it? ”
“ I’ve been here for… two – three hours? A few more to go. ”
“ Nothing beats the bus, trust me. ”
“ Did we — pass — Oh fuck. ”
“ Hey? We are at a stop now — are you getting off? ”
“ Hah… yeah you — fell asleep. ”
coffee house
“ I think we — switched orders ”
“ I’ll pay for you — don’t worry, I’ve forgotten my wallet too. ”
“ I’ve had coffee here… would you recommend something? ”
“ Do you need help with your tray? ”
“ Wow, hold — let me clean the table for you! ”
“ Is your name always spelt like KittyKittyNya or is Starbucks out to get you?”
grocery store
“ Let me help you with that —”
“ Could you help me for a second? ”
“ Sorry, did you want this? ”
“ Pardon, could you show me where the ____ is? ”
“ Quite tragic isn’t it? I mean — The news… ”
“ Do you ever wonder if out vegetables truly are organic? ”
“ Is it just me or have the prices gone up lately? ”
“ Sorry but… you wouldn’t happen to know how to cook ____ ?”
“ No way… you like those too? ”
“ Oh no — No no no, I am so — so sorry!”
“ You took my cart my accident! ”
“ Wait — this isn’t my cart is it —- Oh my god, I am so sorry!”
the gym
“Woah there — are you going to lift that on your own?”
“Would you like some help with that?”
“Hey, my partner is out — could you be my support?”
“How long have you been working out?”
“Want to work out together? I could use some company.”
“You are doing it wrong — let me show you.”
“Shit — are you okay? That looked painful!”
“Wow, this is… really awkward, but could I borrow some soap?”
“Is this your bag? I found it last week?”
“Did I just — ? Oh shit, I thought it was my water bottle; sorry!”
stood up date
“Hey… are you okay?”
“What? They stood you up?”
“I can’t let you sit on your own; let me wait with you?”
“Wanna ditch this place and take a walk with me?”
“Would you like me to call you a cab? or call… someone?”
“It’s okay. You don’t have to — pity me.”
“Hey… are you — crying? What happened?”
“It’s fine, I’m… waiting for someone.”
“I’m still waiting — they are just… a little late!”
