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Building genuine friendships usually takes time and effort, so it’s important to focus on connecting with people based on shared interests and values rather than just achieving personal goals.
Every stranger is different, so not really.
Although there are many books on improving various social skills.
No, but that’s because you’re looking at it the wrong way. Every encounter with a new person is unique. Some might want to be your friend immediately. Some of those you don’t actually wanna ever see again.
What you *can* do is learn to carry yourself in a way that makes it more likely people are intrigued and interested in getting to know you. A good first impression goes a long way, though even then there’s no guarantees.