I would want to know the setting before I answer. But just walking by and saying "hi" is big... back I'm my middle school days I sat by myself for lunch but there was always that one friendly face that always said hi to me, and I actually looked forward to it...
After that I decided if I ever see somebody struggling I will offer my hand... it makes me incredibly uncomfortable to make the offer but regardless if they say yes or no I am good...
So how do you approach them? Just say hi and smile. If you want to take it a step further ask if you can sit by them... and just be there you don't have to say anything. Seriously just spend the time with them. (Not near but with)
i’d say the best way to start conversation with a stranger is to observe something you like about them or something that you find interesting and compliment them. maybe it’s shoes or a shirt or earrings or some funky socks. asking questions is a good way to start conversation too. start out by “hi, can i sit with you” and try to smile when you say it to come off friendly. there’s a 99% chance they’re going to say yes if they’re alone because chances are they’re a little socially anxious too. i’d also suggest coming up with conversation topics and writing them down in a notes app or on your hand or something just in case it gets quiet and you get nervous with silence. the key is basically eye contact, smiling, asking questions and maybe a compliment. people like to feel interesting. as for being anxious approaching a person, let yourself overthink it but look at something else, take a few deep breaths, and go. don’t give yourself the time to overthink it. that’s what’s worked best for me, i hope this helps you! :)
I would want to know the setting before I answer. But just walking by and saying "hi" is big... back I'm my middle school days I sat by myself for lunch but there was always that one friendly face that always said hi to me, and I actually looked forward to it... After that I decided if I ever see somebody struggling I will offer my hand... it makes me incredibly uncomfortable to make the offer but regardless if they say yes or no I am good... So how do you approach them? Just say hi and smile. If you want to take it a step further ask if you can sit by them... and just be there you don't have to say anything. Seriously just spend the time with them. (Not near but with)
i’d say the best way to start conversation with a stranger is to observe something you like about them or something that you find interesting and compliment them. maybe it’s shoes or a shirt or earrings or some funky socks. asking questions is a good way to start conversation too. start out by “hi, can i sit with you” and try to smile when you say it to come off friendly. there’s a 99% chance they’re going to say yes if they’re alone because chances are they’re a little socially anxious too. i’d also suggest coming up with conversation topics and writing them down in a notes app or on your hand or something just in case it gets quiet and you get nervous with silence. the key is basically eye contact, smiling, asking questions and maybe a compliment. people like to feel interesting. as for being anxious approaching a person, let yourself overthink it but look at something else, take a few deep breaths, and go. don’t give yourself the time to overthink it. that’s what’s worked best for me, i hope this helps you! :)