Should You Talk to Strangers? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Should You Talk to Strangers? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Study after study says that talking to strangers is good for you. It makes you happier, healthier, wiser and more optimistic.

It can make people less lonely. And this is important, because loneliness has become a global public health concern.

Why don't people talk to strangers? What stands in the way?

Palki Sharma tells you.

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Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens.

The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.

By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas.

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[axnyslie]

I am an American when I visited India I was really taken back at how friendly everyone was. It was quite refreshing having so many people genuinely interested in getting to know me, and acted like I mattered. Then I went to Korea and the entire country ghosted me. Different cultures with different perspectives and mannerisms.

[mizlialia]

When Palki said "wish Good morning, even if you're NOT a morning person" I felt that! 😂

[theridgelinestories]

Even our very close friends were one day strangers in school, college, office etc. To whom we decided to say hello or talk to. So this makes sense. 😅😊

[makeitcount]

This story is another reason to LIKE Palki Sharma. She finds happiness and shares it with us. We live in a troubled world. This story can help. A little and a little and a little is a lot. 😊

[davetorcan]

I worked in France (nantes). what surprised me was that over there whenever I met any one, they would say "Bonjour" or Good night depending on time.I picked that habit too and would say same to everyone. Even younger girls would say same.
I tried that in Canada and did not work. But I do smile at strangers and some times that leads to a small talk.

[thamilthalamai]

I am an Indian Tamil or Tamil Indian. We always strike a conversation in train and buses. It happens in North India too. It happens in the United States too. People are people everywhere. But it doesn't usually happen in the airplane. As we go up economic ladder, we slowly become inhumane. However we find that the children are prey in social media. Why? Because we the adults exploit their innocence and the natural and God given inclination to the other or strangers. In Tamil Nadu the biscuits-thiefs killed this natural inclination. The social media thiefs kill it. We need this natural inclination. We must periodically promote this culture

[unforgettxxle]

Thanku palki mam I'm myself suffering depression and loneliness and since COVID thankyou for picking up this topic

[AshokkumarTV-ci]

I studied HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY as a student. THEREFORE YOUR VIDEO IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE.

[ambalikamukherjee]

Palki ma'am your presentation keeps every energy to take its wings up

[erastusnuunyango]

Saying Hello to anyone you meet for the first time is a norm in Africa.

[Sports]

Depends on the Individuals, if a Guy is desperate for Lust towards a Girl, then He will try to have casual relationship without having a genuine connection

[joet]

I am a maximum security prison guard in real life. So I advice you to always talk to strangers. Even talk to the criminal one. The criminal are lonely out there

[ec]

India should popularize SUPPORT GROUPS. That works wonders

[vikramshinde]

When my "BEAUTIFUL" neighbour is alone, whenever I got chance I said, "HELLO", "HI", "How are you" "Good morning 🌞"
but her husband doesn't like 😢

[VasanthakumarC]

The scientists shall NEVER define the term "STRANGER" in their thesis. A stranger shall be anyone ranging from a friendly neighborhood store cashier to a veiled murderer. Will those scientists recommend their children to practice what they preach??? Thanks, but NO!

[mercyphilip]

We are social being. But in recent years, social media stole our time. We thought it gives us more privacy. But it did opposite for us.
Time to talk to our neighbors, and a relationship with our community.
As we get older, we do find out relationship is vital.
As Steve job the late apple CEO said if he had a second chance in life, he would work more on relationships.

[unknown-mxit]

If we see pur parents in india, they can easily initiate conversation with strangers, and after some time they become friends.

[johnbennett]

A stranger is someone you haven't met yet.

[yogeshkushwaha]

am I the only one who is concerned about her dark circles ??

[johnwking]

I'm struggling with social anixiety and it worse