By Shava Nerad
Smile pleasantly at people you see in public, and maintain an open heart and affect. You’d be amazed how many people smile back, even in a big city.
I have been a street performer, as a storyteller, musician/singer, and even as a magician’s “beautiful assistant” — so although I’m something of a natural introvert, I’m not shy, and I’ve learned the value of connecting with strangers. The benefits far outweigh the risks.
Look – essentially you’re doing it right now! 😉
If you are really bold, collect people – their stories, even the sad ones. Feeling connected to humanity is an amazing thing, and sadly contrarian in modern western society. And it’s free! No wonder no one promotes it. 😉
Source: Quora
Vocabulary Help
- although – embora
- amazed – surpreso
- bold – ousado, corajoso
- open heart – coração aberto
- outweigh – suplantar, superar
- people – pessoas
- pleasantly – agradavelmente
- sad – triste
- see (see, saw, seen) – ver
- shy – tímido
- singer – cantor
- smile – sorrir
- storyteller – contador de histórias
- street performer – artista de rua
- wonder – admiração