We asked why people are afraid to talk to strangers

Why can’t we just be friends?

In a world where people are happy to message complete strangers from behind the safety of smartphone apps, many people still lack the confidence to talk to strangers in person.

With that in mind we decided to quietly mumble the question, “Why do you think people are afraid to talk to new people” near some people in the street.

Lucy, Hatfield, English

[No response]

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Kate and Ellie, Collingwood, Engineering

[No response]

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Jeff, Local

“Did you just take a photo of me mate?”
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Tom, Chemistry, Grey

[No response]

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Nathan, Geography, Trevs

[No response]
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Helena, Law, Cuth’s

[No response]
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