Whether you’re at a pub, a coffee shop, or in line at the DMV, striking up a conversation with a stranger can be intimidating. That said, I’m convinced it’s one of the foundations of living a curious life. 

You may just have a kind interaction but you never know, you may be sitting across from a future close friend, or in Roy Connaughton’s case, a future friend and your future Irish Pub co-owner. 

With the convenient distraction of a cell phone in our pocket at all times, we’ve never had an easier excuse to not strike up a conversation, but Roy says that it’s not that simple. Growing up in Ireland pre-cellphones and social media, there’s always been an excuse to not strike up a conversation but it you can get over that hurdle… you never know where in the world life will take you! 

https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/irishstorytelling

※ 

-  The Map Of Recording Locations: www.thecuriouspod.com/map

- The Podcast Hotline: (612) 584-9330