I'm 73. I go out for walks. I say hi to strangers. Some stop and talk. It's always positive. People smile and I have wonderful talks. I live in a city. Have never had a negative experience. Little kids offer to help me cross the street. 😊😊😊. You get back what you put out😊.
This is so true. I think most of us are just awkward about it and afraid about what other people will think. But it really isn't that bad at all. It helps you to become better at being around and getting to know people.
It's a pity that the minority actually make this a scary thing to be doing. We are all human beings, one race, we all have our dreams, desires, needs and more. But these days people are scared of you if you walk up and talk to them, offer them advice, give them something they need, they think you are a creep. A lot of the times this just simply is not true. Thank you for calling this out and showing such an awesome example. Respect and a sub given!
This is very good advice.. Honestly, what do people really have to be afraid of? DON'T BE AFRAID TO TO TAKE SOME RISKS!! Also, if someone approaches you in a reasonable, open way you should really try to respond in an equally decent fashion Just give it a try!! :)
YES! We Did this ALL THE TIME Before Cell Phones and The Internet BY ALL MEANS TAKE HIS ADVICE! We Are Losing Ourselves.... And All The KEYBOARD WARRIORS Arguing ALL The Time🙄
Give it a try Gary, it only takes a “hi” from your side, “nice day/it’s cold”, and you’ll maybe get a conversation going with someone equally shy. Good luck.
Wow you just got a listen on being an adult and a mentor you are surprised the this young man looked up to you and ask for advice think about this you gave advice pointers to this kid and can't remember his name but someday this kid may win at a track meet because of you
Your wisdom and courage are way beyond your years. I have been doing what you are saying most of my adult life. No matter who, if you start talking about something positive about them - tattoos, their kids, their clothes, their dogs, anything that shows you are interested in them, they will pretty much respond. Since cell phones, people don’t know how starved they are for personal interactions, and you can make them blossom! And also you are a disarming and really attractive guy.
A really kind video, thank you. You were only 4 years older than him, but at that age, he was super brave to reach out, and you were super kind to help him, and he will remember that, AND I bet he passes it forward when he is your age. I usually gives my ‘wins the internet’ award to someone who makes a funny, super snarky comment, but you win it today sir. I wish you all the success, and keep reaching out and being kind.
This is a great message to anyone. Just have the confidence to ask and most people will be more than happy to help. AND - I hate to be the spelling police - but to keep your videos professional, I feel it is necessary. Your title should be 'Just walk up to them. There's literally nothing to lose.'
You experienced mentorship! It's a great feeling to help teach and guide someone, making a positive impact on their lives. I suggest that you look into something like the Y Big Brother Program which emphasizes interaction, being a role model, and a friend to a younger person. You may also want to consider a vocation where you can help others, such as social work, teaching, church leadership, etc. The enthusiasm you have over this one 10-minute incident is worth pursuing on a larger scale. I had a passionate high school teacher who made a poster with this message: "Seek your own potential ... help others seek theirs." I encourage this for you!
Hey coop, I hope you don’t mind, I’m gonna use this video for inspiration to create something similar (but different enough, I don’t wanna steal your style). I really enjoyed this video, and I just subbed 😎
I think you have just discovered the key to life. So many young people these days don’t even lift their eyes to look at you when you meet them let alone say hello. They have become a generation that does not know how to communicate, preferring to text instead of talking. Time and time again you see two people sitting in a resteraunt, both on their phones not even talking to each other. Experience, both good and bad is how knowledge has been passed on for generations until the smart phone came along and people became too dumb to listen.
Wow. Imagine being so sure that a 10 minute conversation with you must be a monumental experience for someone else that they'll remember for a long time. The arrogance of youth, eh?
On the other hand if that young man was serious about running. So serious he approached an older guy he didn’t know for advice and that advice helped him achieve what he wanted to do he will remember it for ever.
I understand what you are saying, but let me put it this way, if he had treated the kid badly, cruelly, like a real a-hole, do you think that kid wouldn’t remember that? So if he would remember that, why wouldn’t he remember someone super nice, and helpful and kind?
@@RLucas3000 Exactly true. I was in Toronto for a weekend and I was at the airport trying to figure out what I needed to ride the Toronto Transit System train into the city. A young lady walked up and said “ Do you want my monthly pass? It only has a few days left and I have my new one already. “ Although that interaction lasted less than a minute I was able to get around all weekend with her pass and I will remember her kindness forever.
