Talk to me!

Two New Yorkers set up shop in the city daily with signs that say "talk to me!" There is no catch, and no begging for donations involved. Liz and Bill, the couple, are simply trying to initiate conversation among total strangers. What a novel idea.

Think about your own daily experience. When a stranger passes you by, do you say "hi" or "how's it goin" or even make eye contact with him or her? If not, why not? Saying hello doesn't make you a stalker.

Have we gotten to the point in this country where we fear our neighbors so much, we can't even acknowledge their existence? The next time you walk by someone on the street, send out a simple greeting. You may just be making their day.

Link snagged from Metafilter, the blog of champions.