How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger Online (Without It Feeling Awkward)
You open a chat with a total stranger, and suddenly your brain goes empty. It happens to almost everyone - the moment someone new is on the other side of the screen, "hi" suddenly feels either too plain or too try-hard. The good news: starting a conversation with a stranger online is a skill, not a talent, and it gets easier the moment you stop trying to say the perfect first thing.