A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet. When I mingle I always ask, "So what's good in life?'


Or if they ask me how it's going I say, "Good now that you asked!"


Compliment their clothing, smile, charm, something positive that resonates. Also, people love talking about themselves. Ask then prying questions. Try to get them to open up and tell you their passions. If you can begin to talk about that then you've just lit a match. Think about that however you want.