It may be that certain areas of the Uk are less likely to start a conversation with a total stranger.
Recently ive had to venture to the most deplorable place called London, on three separate occasions.
One feels uneasy trying to start a conversation with the majority of people living and working there, their lives are so hurried and on a different level to us country folk.
Yesterday i visited Bryn Celli Ddu burial chamber on Anglesea, and as two cars were parked in the car park, knew other visitors were there also.
Two women walked past me, i said hello, and they responded.
Just before turning a corner to reach the burial chamber, i saw another man approaching.
I said hello, as one does to be pleasant and polite, and we instantly hit it off.
He lived in Sussex and was visiting relatives on the island.
We spent nearly half an hour talking, discussing things such as a planned visit to the Orkneys, our favourite past time.
He was a very keen cyclist, having cycled in many parts of the world, but due to a heart attack last year, he had to slow down a bit.
All this, just because i was pleasant and said hello.
would i have done the same in London ? maybe, but i am not sure if i would have had the same response.