How to Talk to a Stranger – An English Conversation

We like meeting new people when we visit new areas or offices where we encounter them frequently. However, when it comes to striking up a conversation, particularly with strangers, a few of us may feel a bit uncomfortable. Our video lesson will teach you how to talk to a stranger and how to proceed with engaging with others in a variety of ways. Hesitation is the most common cause of failure when it comes to trying new things, so don’t be afraid to go with the flow. Because we hear other people’s opinions on certain circumstances, social contact really helps us to better comprehend our society.

All of the dialogues from the video How to Talk to a Stranger

Ravi: Hello, I am Ravi.
Justin: Hello, I am Justin.
Ravi: How are you doing Justin?
Justin: I am doing well. Thank you. What about you Ravi?
Ravi: I am fine thanks.
Justin: Are you here to meet someone?
Ravi: Yes, I came here to submit my home loan application to the chief nodal officer.
Justin: Ok, in that case you must be busy in lot of paper work huh.
Ravi: Yeah, you can say so. Well, will you mind if I may ask you what brings you here?
Justin: Oh, I don’t mind. Actually, I came here to visit my school buddy, he is a manager here. In fact, I am waiting for him since last one hour, as he is busy in some meeting.
Ravi: Ok.
Justin: So where are you from Ravi?
Ravi: I am from Mumbai. And you?
Justin: I am a native of Nagpur but doing job here in Mumbai since last 2 years.
Ravi: What kind of work do you do?
Justin: I am a software developer in an IT company.

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Ravi: Wow, good to know, that you are an IT guy.
Justin: Oh, thanks. And what do you do for a living?
Ravi: Well, I am an English teacher. I teach in High School.
Justin: Amazing, even my mom was a teacher in a high school. Now she has retired from her job.
Ravi: Oh, which subjects did she teach at that time?
Justin: She taught Math and Science in the school.
Ravi: Hhmm, well, that must be the reason you are into IT?
Justin: Yeah, you can say that, because of her I was very good in Math and Science and did well in other subjects too. Thereafter, I pursued for IIT and became a software engineer.
Ravi: It’s wonderful.
Justin: So how long have you been teaching?
Ravi: For about 6 years.
Justin: That’s good to know Ravi. So what are your future plans?
Ravi: I don’t have any future plans as such, but, currently I am doing my Ph.D. in English literature, thereafter, will see how it takes further.
Justin: It’s really great to know that Ravi. Well, my best wishes are with you.
Ravi: Thanks buddy. By the way, Justin, would you be interested to work abroad?
Justin: Abroad? Hhhmm I would love to but I never thought about it.
Ravi: Oh, now will you please excuse me, I have to leave, as I need to attend a seminar in town.
Justin: Oh sure, it was nice meeting you Ravi.
Ravi: Same here Justin. Bye
Justin: Bye bye.

Vocabulary related to How to Talk to a Stranger video

Word: Submit
Meaning: give in
Usage i] I submitted the application to the supervisor.
Usage ii] He submitted his resignation.

Word: Application
Meaning: written official request for something important
Usage i] My college application was rejected.
Usage ii] He submitted his leave application.