It's good to talk
As we begin to lead ever more busier lives in order to stay ahead of the pack, one thing has to be asked. Where is the love in all that we do? London is a fast paced city. Stand still and the crowd will pass you by, leaving you stranded with yesterday’s ideas and flawed mentality. Technology has made us better connected with the world but most of us have barely spoken to our neighbours. As the city becomes ever more crowded, we surround ourselves with a cocoon of gadgets and widgets in order to supplement and aid us through our busy lives.
However, when was the last time that you actually talked to someone, brand new, that had nothing to do with your line of work. When you saw that someone attractive on the bus, did you pluck up the courage to say hi. When you glanced at each the in a queue was there an exchange of smiles or did you both quickly avert your eyes.
It can be difficult to actually reach out to people in London’s urban environment. It is true that when strangers actually talk to you, usually want something in your wallet rather than your personality. But is it right for us to stop all forms of communication with the outside world just because of a fear of getting ripped off?
I am a naturally talkative person. This helps in my job as a market trader as well as being able to write articles, blogs and scripts on a daily basis. The thoughts that stream out of my mind. But one thing I have to admit, even I am quite shy to approach that cute little smile or the fluttering of those eyelids. I always kick myself and ask, ‘what if’, but come the next time I am still far too shy to approach someone new and just say, ‘hi’.
Maybe I take the phrase, ‘never talk to strangers’ a bit too literally.