Rejected Game Show Ideas
Whose Brine Is It Anyway?
Let’s Wake a Seal
The Hating Game
Family Nude
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’s Butler?
The Price Is Unreasonable and
Not an Accurate Reflection of Actual Market Values
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- Be brave. We under-
estimate how much oth-
ers like us when we first
talk to them, according to
research. So we’re not as
boring as we think!
- Chat with someone
you see regularly, per-
haps at the coffee shop, at
the gym, or in the elevator
at work. Research shows
7. Open up. Mutual
disclosure helps make
connections.
8. Use humor. Everyone
can use a smile.
9. Be sure the interaction
is equal. Is the other
person enjoying your
exchange? Watch for
signs that he or she might
prefer to be left alone.
10. Do it again. Just like
everything else, talking to
strangers is easier if you
practice. And don’t worry
if every encounter isn’t
positive. “You don’t ex-
pect every book you read
to be great,” says Sand-
strom. “Conversations are
the same way.” RD
days when they interact
with more acquaintances.
- Ask about the other
person. Everyone loves to
talk about themselves.
- Bond during a chal-
lenging experience, such
as when you’re stuck in a
long line or on a bad flight.
Making a connection can
make the experience feel
shorter and more positive.
- Ask for help. You’ll feel
less alone, and the other
person will get a boost
from doing a good deed.
- Focus on what you
have in common. There’s
always the weather.
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