How to Talk to Strangers and Make Real Connections

Real-life ways to make new friends and meet dates after 50.
You know you should get out there. But then the excuses kick in: They'll think I'm weird. I won't know what to say. I'll be standing alone by the wall. Sound familiar?
This interactive session is about the small, simple moves that turn strangers into new friends, new connections, and maybe even a date. You don't need to be an extrovert. You just need a few tools and a little courage.
You'll learn:

• How to turn your nerves into your best opening line
• Where to stand, what to wear, and what to carry so people come to you
• Icebreakers that actually spark conversation
• The 40-second rule that keeps conversations flowing instead of fizzling
• Easy ways to follow up so a great conversation doesn't end at goodbye
• How to use the friends you already have to widen your circle

Whether you're newly single, new in town, or just ready for a bigger social life, you'll leave with a game plan for your next event and the confidence to walk in and say hello.