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How to talk to strangers – Part 3

How to talk to strangers – part 3 (Part 1 & 2 are on our web site) Bring it back to Jesus It’s tricky in an initial conversation, but try to discern whether your new acquaintance is a Christian or not. In a church setting this topic arises more naturally than if you’re meeting in a park or a school’s parents night,…

How to talk to strangers – Part 2

How to talk to strangers – part 2  The art of conversation Now that we’ve dealt with the principles, let’s talk about practicalities. Make the most of small talk Small talk can be boring, but it’s a necessary step in the relationship-building process. It helps the other person feel more comfortable with you, and it gradually opens the doors that lead to…

How to talk to strangers – Part 1

How to talk to strangers – Part 1 Karen Beilharz is a Sydney-based writer, editor and comics creator best known for her work on ‘Kinds of Blue: An anthology of short comics about depression’ and ‘Eternal Life’, a science fiction graphic novel with Paul Wong-Pan. (Find more of her work at hivemindedness.com.) She is a former editor of ‘The Briefing’ and attends…