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1. The Science: Why Talk to Strangers? The "Liking Gap": Research shows that after a conversation, people generally like their partner more than they think their partner likes them. We tend to underestimate how much strangers enjoy talking to us. Mood Boost: A famous study by Nicholas Epley and Juliana Schroeder found that commuters who chatted with strangers on their way to work reported a significantly more positive experience than those who sat in silence. Faith in Humanity: Engaging with people from different backgrounds reduces "stranger danger" anxiety and helps us see others as individuals rather than abstract categories, increasing our overall life satisfaction.