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A Stranger is perfect for getting a completely objective opinion on a trouble you\u2019re having.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is, sometimes you just need a new friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So Here\u2019s the Skinny on How to Make Friends Online on Strangermeetup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s pretty simple, really. Be a good friend yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The easiest way to impress someone is to put them first.<\/strong>You don\u2019t need to have a clever schtick for chatting. You may not realize it but that makes the conversation all about you. Instead, focus on the Stranger you\u2019re chatting with.<\/li><li><strong>Ask questions.<\/strong>&nbsp;This is another way to show your chat partner you\u2019re interested in who they are and what they\u2019re doing. No need to be fancy. A simple \u201cHow\u2019s your day going?\u201d or \u201cWhat are you up to?\u201d will work just fine. Then, just see what happens from there.<\/li><li><strong>Listen to the answers.<\/strong>&nbsp;Be a good listener. Show you\u2019re listening by responding to what your chat partner is saying. Words like&nbsp;<em>Really ? Tell me more ?<\/em>&nbsp;It\u2019s okay to rant :=). It might encourage people to open up. But remember:&nbsp;<strong>don\u2019t be pushy<\/strong>. It can take time for people to be confident in opening up to you, even if they really do want to talk.<\/li><li><strong>Be upbeat and friendly.<\/strong>&nbsp;This might sound contradictory to what we said earlier. It\u2019s not! Nobody wants to talk to Mr Grumble Socks. Even if you want to reach out to a strange and share something that\u2019s bugging you or really important to you, try not to rant or whine. Which leads us to our next tip&#8230;<\/li><li><strong>Have a sense of humor!<\/strong>&nbsp;We can\u2019t stress how important it is to be playful on StrangerMeetup. 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