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With strangers, a small bow and "Oh, hi" makes talking easier 🎫

A brushed mohair penguin giving a small polite bow next to a simple realistic wooden chair
Too Sudden

If you suddenly say "Nice weather!" to a stranger, they may feel a little careful.

Oh, Hi

I recommend a small bow as you come near, and "Oh, hi."

⚡ TRY IT
Get a "ticket to talk"
🕰️ A WAITING ROOM⏳ 5 MINUTES LATER…
How do you start? "…Um, do I know you?" 🤨 "…Hello?" (a little careful) "Oh, hi." 🙂 (a small bow back) "Sure, please sit!" 😊
🎫 Ticket to talk: GET!
You can talk to them later, too.
Try all 3. Which one gets a ticket?Now use your ticket.
🎉 Easy! The ticket worked, and you look polite too.
Talk Ticket

This becomes a "ticket to talk," and it stays easy to talk even some minutes later.

This Seat

Just asking "Is this seat free?" also makes you look like a polite person.

📚 I learned this from the Japanese blog "Panda no Ondo".
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