So - instead of a stranger a day, I'm going to aim for 365 strangers in 365 days. Clearly there will be days that I meet multiple people, and other days that I'm not feeling social at all. What qualifies as meeting? Exchanging names, learning something about that person. Ash wants it to require a version of "pleased to meet you" - although I think sometimes that goes without saying - and other times that would be a bold faced lie. I thought about using my waiter at lunch today as a stranger - but I didn't tell him my name, and we didn't really learn anything about each other, so that won't count!
Stranger #1: Julio - my bartender at Pi Pizza last night. He made me a delicious cocktail and poured healthy glasses of wine. He also recommended the Kirkwood pizza, which was a good choice. Not to mention his badass scar that started at the corner of his mouth and traveled down to his chin. I don't think Julio will remember ME, but I was happy to hang out with him for an hour or two!
Stranger #2: Jon Arroyo, head mixologist at Founding Farmers. He had a good personality, and was skilled at his trade. Unfortunately, the focus was tiki drinks and I have a strong dislike of rum drinks. He taught me things about making syrups, shaking drinks, and really made it clear I should never put my hand in a blending blender. I think if Jon remembers anything about me, it will be my comment about not enough vodka in his tiki class. He was a good sport, but I could tell he thought I was kinda a goof.
Successful first night!
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You don't have to say pleased to meet you, but you need to acknowledge that you met and that they exist.
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