At first, I prefer the word Foreigner than STRANGER :-) stranger seems like an Alien or something like that, hahaha. Well, this is an interesting Issue. Almost people start talking about the classical themes like: what’s your name, age, profession, culture, favorites, and some personal information,...etc. and by the time they find that they talked about lot of things and the discussion begins to be boring ,there is no topic to debate about. So here interferes the Culture of the person, a guy with large amount of information and knowledge can talk about different issues and give opinions , and especially if he has a good sight on the other's culture ,history ,language ,...etc. It makes things easier. So when you want to talk with someone, and you feel like it can't be helped. Write down the questions that come to your heard when you aren’t talking with him/her .try Also to read about his/her interests when u have some free time, or prepare topics before you talk with this person (supposing that you already know what are his/her interests), that makes him/her enjoy talking with you, and this helps you too .So, after some conversations you’ll discover that you learned lot of things and acquired new communicational skills. Finally, the Human communication is an art, and it’s a thing we can learn, unlike the Myth says. I’d like to share with you all the Italki community this Wonderful book, the best of its kind; it will help you a lot: How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie.pdf (2.09 MB) Here is the downloading link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ogya3gawhjb Enjoy it  Peace Out,

It's easy. Say hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get to know their profession, their country, their hobby or past time for an introductory questions. Things you want to know about the person when you first know the person. Many of them even able to contribute topics without you worrying.