How can I start a conversation with someone who looks lonely?
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I'm 48 years old, and in life I've learned that if there is something you wish to do for someone else just do it.  Never mind what others will think.  The important thing is how you feel about your actions.  If you know someone who looks lonely and you feel compelled to brighten their day go ahead and do it.  Just be careful not to make them think you have greater interest in them because when you are lonely you look for love in all the wrong places.\n\nTrust me, you will grow up and learn these lessons on your own.  Never be quick to mislead someone, neither you nor they will like it.\n\nI just broke off a pen pal in Russia because she is telling me how much she loves me.  I've told her over and over we can't be more than pen pals (friends) but something was being lost in the translation.  Now I feel bad because I've caused her pain of heart.  It's too easy to hurt someone without even trying.  So stay cool about who you are and how you interact with other people.  Those who judge you are themselves uncertain about who they are.\n\nGo ahead, say hi to someone you think needs it.
365520
Introduce yourself, and start asking them the things that they like doing, and telling them the things that you like.\nYou will either gain a friend, or you won't have anything in common.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.....or lost.
414811
tell her if that's to hard then give little hints like as u walk by her say hello and give her a smile or talk to her about things any thing then eventually maybe you will become friends then maybe more then friends!!\np.s as a girl we love to hear compliments about how we look.try it some time:)
153800
Go tap on there sholder, when they look give a big healthy smile with a notebook that says Hi my name is... im deaf not to many people know sign lauguage and i want to get to know more people, would you mind if we talked by writeing down our conversation? If someone walked up to me and showed me that, i would definitally sit down with them :)
1105980
Always have something to say when you are around them. It doesnt have to be the most refined statements that you have to make, but anything simple will start a conversation. If not sure, ask every day questions and you will get an answer. That may lead you to asking another question and you get another answer. Probably then you too will be asked and you answer back. By and by, you will realise that you are warm with this person or persons and the shyness will become history.   :-)
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ask them questions.........ask them to help you out in anyway........ask to help them in anyways...........ask about their hair or clothing............make up excuses to communicate with them........are you really really shy? start by simply saying "Hello" to them as they pass you by as you walk..........very casual........make yourself comfortable with saying "Hello" to them. All of them! Say "Hello" to any woman......then when you feel comfortable with this add a simple question such as "Excuse me, do you know what time it is?" or "Pardon me, where is the nearest public telephone" As you have more experiences with women you will feel more comfortable approaching and talking to women you find attractive.
440242
Smile, look her in the eye and say 'Hi.'  Ask about what she's interested in, find common ground.  Don't stalk her!
194642
Just go to them and introduce yourself.  Tell them that you know they are new and simply want to say hi.  Don't push it too faar too soon because they will think you are creepy.
27987
Be yourself and walk up to him and start a conversation.
280512
yeah, just say hi, and be yourself. just have a normal conversation. be calm.
373494
talk and associate with them... or eye contact (a mini skirt can work just as well:P)
1052573
...start with some eye contact and once u get his attention proceed 2 the next level...\nAsk him how he is and then find something 2 talk about...
963339
No, he doesn't have to start the conversation, you can make the first move (some guys like this, especially really shy guys) \n\nJust walk up to him, say "hi, how are you?" and then find someting to talk about (if he's got an iPod ask him what he's listening to, if he's in the same school as you talk about mutual friends, if he's wearing an interesting article of clothing, ask him about it)\n\nIt's hard, and you'll be nervous, but it should work out
282292
make a move and start staring back and then when you get some time talk to him start a conversation and get to know each other
937481
Practice strike up a conversation with girls you do not know but are not necessarily the most attractive to you. Watch them stumble that will help you released you are not alone, help them when they stumble this will help you gain confidence for your own game.\n\n Good luck man remember pretty women have the same problem as you, sometimes both sides are equally interested but both players are bad at the game and personal insecurities make each party feel that they are at fault and the conversation fizzles.\n\n Avoid these phrases at all cost:\n  Nice day today.\n  Man this place is busy\n Have you been hear before?\n  Are you here with friends\n   *** The problem with any conversation starter like the above is it is easily answered with one word. Give her something to work with.  It is way too hard to recover from a Yes and No conversation its mechanical, no way to find common interests.
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You can always give a friendly hello and smile. That should tell them something. If they're shy, think of a non threatening question and start up a conversation. No one ever said who should start the talking. At least not nowadays.
503410
Walk up to them and say hello...be yourself and say something nice to them (not dirty). Be confident. If they won't even have a conversation with you they aren't worth the effort...move on to someone else!