Talking to Strangers

"Talking to Strangers" by Malcolm Gladwell explores how our assumptions and misunderstandings when interacting with people we don't know often lead to misjudgments and conflicts. The book examines cases like high-profile miscommunications and analyzes psychological tendencies such as defaulting to truth or misreading cues. It highlights that our intuitive judgments about strangers are frequently flawed, and that better understanding and questioning our assumptions can improve how we connect and interpret others. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of awareness and communication in navigating encounters with unfamiliar individuals.