HOW TO BE THE PERFECT STRANGER

By Elle Reese Barnett

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Everything you do makes an impact on other people's lives.

Every interaction you have changes the course of that person's day.

How will you impact the world?

Today we are talking all about being the perfect stranger.

What does it mean to be a perfect stranger?

It means going out of your way to talk to those around you, making someone's day a little brighter. Helping those in need even if you might not know them personally.

There are so many different examples of this in everyday life that might be passing you by. For example, when the person at the register says "have a good day!" and you say "you too!" Are you genuinely wishing them a good day? Or is that just in the script of what you are supposed to say?

Mean what you say, and go off script sometimes!

Give them a compliment, ask them about their day, and make small talk!

Imagine how much more fulfilling your job would be if you genuinely wish everyone a good day whenever they leave.

The more you do this, the more your confidence will grow.

How cool is it to know you could make it work with anyone in front of you, and can always hold a conversation?

Cause you can!

Talking to random people is definitely out of your comfort zone. And might feel awkward, but it will change your life. And you have the potential to change others' lives.

People genuinely can't fathom strangers being nice to them for no reason, so the reactions you get may not be what you expected.

People may not react the way you want them to, it might get awkward, but who cares! You'll never see them again anyway.

You never know who genuinely needs to hear "have a good day" or "I like your sweater!" People are going through more than we could ever imagine and to take a little time out of our day to help those around us is so important.

How will you be the perfect stranger today?