But by plucking up the courage to talk to strangers we can build a community of people around us. The stranger you say hi to in the street could become the neighbour you can call on when you’re ...

Yet every participant in our experiment who actually tried to talk to a stranger found the person sitting next to them was happy to chat. Thinking others aren't interested in talking, or won't ...

Some 88 per cent of Britons find it difficult and awkward to chat to strangers, a survey found. The main concerns revolve around never knowing what to speak about, feeling self-conscious and ...