im travelling this easter, so i've decided that i want to start talking to new people and learning new things about the country! so i made this guide/ challenge for me + anyone else who'd want to talk to more people.
this is for:
୨୧ anyone who is going travelling and wants to speak and talk to new people
୨୧ the girlies who are more terrified of walking up to strangers and striking up a conversation
୨୧ people who want to learn how to be more socially friendly and more outgoing
୨୧ basically how to be more extroverted.
before we start, heres a link to conversation tips, tricks + starters
anyways. let's get started!
first of all, before we start its important to at least understand the basic etiquette of being a human:
polite gestures:
holding the door open
saying thank you
apologising when necessary
smiling
stopping/ holding the elevator door when you see someone running towards it. (although i completely understand if you're in a super super rush)
everyday:
smile at at least 1 person
say hi to at least 1 person (not anyone who you see frequently or daily. it can be someone you know, but maybe not too well.)
ofc you can do more than 1 person, but at least 1 person is the MUST for everyday.
weekly:
introduce yourself to anyone you see (if it seems a bit daunting, then maybe bring a friend along to make it seem less embarrassing/ scary)
compliment someone -GENUINELY. (its so easy, not only does it make the other person feel better, it makes YOU feel better as well! make sure its genuine and you're not just saying it for the sake of it.)
offer assistance. (okay i know that for some people this can seem a bit scary, i know it sometimes is for me, but just do it. just try it. trust me, you won't regret it. whether its an old lady needing help / helping someone carry heavy stuff / picking & returning something that someone dropped. etc etc.)
‼️ ‼️ ‼️ DISCLAIMER !! !! !! BE SAFE!!
honestly this should go without saying, but make sure that whatever you do, whoever you talk to, make sure you are COMPLETELY SAFE. i know people say "not to judge looks" but if someone looks shady or you feel somethings off about them, DON'T GO UP TO THEM! (especially be careful in more dangerous/ less safer countries)
if you want to talk to someone new, i recommend chatting to a hotel staff (if you're staying at a hotel), or if you're in a new country, even something as simple asking someone for directions and then giving them a compliment can help!
Jason Bottom, EASTER CHALLENGE 2021
Finally, I finished it. Here it is.
I applied some new coloring techniques. I really need to find my style.
I hope you like it.
