10 Ways to Make a Connection with a Stranger

Sometimes it can be hard to make a connection with strangers, but it's not impossible. This blog post is going to share some simple but effective ways that you can make new friends or even a romantic connection in the first few minutes of meeting someone. If you're looking for ways to put yourself out there, this is the article for you. Read on to find out how easy it is to make a connection with a stranger.

1. Compliment them

It's not a coincidence that someone who is being complimented by another person is smiling or laughing. There's definitely a connection occurring here. When you're out at a party, be sure to stop and compliment someone that you meet for their outfit or something about their face. No matter how small the thing may be, you're making them feel good and making their day better.

2. Listen

Did you know that listening is one of the major ways to connect with someone? This isn't an act that you have to do, it's a way to really make someone feel important. Think about how you've felt when someone has listened to you and truly heard what you had to say. It feels good, doesn't it? When you're talking with a total stranger, be sure that they feel like they're being heard by simply waiting for them to finish their sentence and allowing them time for a response.

3. Mirror their body language

When we meet someone new, we subconsciously mirror their body language and movements. It's a way to make that person feel important and like they're being listened to. If they're speaking, you can mirror everything they do. It's amazing how someone who is feeling ignored or unimportant will feel when you listen.

4. Start a conversation

If you see someone that you don't think is paying attention to their surroundings, start a conversation with them by saying hello or introducing yourself. It looks like a good enough reason for starting a conversation, right? Just remember, your goal is to figure out whether this person is fun and easy to talk with or not. If you see that they aren't interested, you can still make a connection and end the conversation.

5. Ask them questions about themselves

If someone is talking to you, ask them questions about themselves by saying what their name is and where they're from. If the person is shy or doesn't want to talk to you at all, this might make them feel like they have to defend themselves from your questioning.

It's best to learn more about that person before deciding whether or not to initiate a conversation with them. Just be sure that you are speaking with someone who isn't feeling disrespected by your interest in them.

6. Introduce them to your friends

If you see that someone is interested in making a new friend and is standing alone, introduce them to your friends. You don't have to be the one that does it, but it's always a good idea. You can thank them for the introduction later when they become your friend or relationship. Your friends will appreciate this and be more likely to help connect you with new people than you could ever do alone.

7. Give them advice that they may not know or use

My friends used to ask me for advice even though they didn't know how to put it into practice. Well, if you're looking to make a connection with someone, go ahead and offer up suggestions on how they can be more successful in whatever they're trying to accomplish.

Whether it's a lucky guess or not, there's always something that you can say. Just be sure that you don't come off as condescending. Stand behind your words and make a list of things you want to say to people in case the perfect opportunity arises.

8. Open up

When someone is open with you, be sure to open up. Let them know that you're feeling stressed about something or that you're going through something difficult in your life. Respond to their questions honestly and let them know how it makes you feel to be around them. This tip is especially helpful when talking to someone who may have a similar problem as you do. It's a great way for both of you to enjoy the company of the other person.

9. Don't do anything weird

You're sitting at a bar on Friday night with friends. You see someone right away who catches your eye and just seems unique. You want to meet this person, but you don't want to come off as being weird.

Well, don't. Instead, decide whether or not you are going to talk with them or not by making a list of things that you're going to do before talking with someone new.

Some people like to write down things that they want to accomplish before they do something fast and crazy. Just remember, it's your pick.

10. Smile

Unfortunately, most of us don't realize that smiling is a way to make someone feel important. We are capable of making someone smile with our facial expressions alone. When you smile and make eye contact with a person, they're more likely to want to associate with you. Try not to take it the wrong way when someone doesn't smile when they meet you. However, don't be bashful either! Just approach them no matter how they choose to respond.

In Conclusion

If you have been looking for ways to meet people, this article has just told you the 10 ways that you can go about doing it. I hope that this article is helpful for anyone who is interested in making new friends or relationships.

Just remember to be respectful of the other person and their feelings. Don't feel bad if they aren't interested in meeting you or if they turn you down. It's a big world and there are other people out there, but don't give up too easily either.

You never know when your next best friend is lurking around the corner waiting for someone to speak with them.