How to talk to people

I never really learnt how to make friends, I just kind of got them. So now that im 18 and looking for a significant other I find it very difficult. So my quesiton is how to talk to strangers?

I don't think I ever specifically went out of my way to talk to strangers. I generally just made friends and then when I went to hang out if I liked someone I'd talk to them. Try to find out if we had something in common etc.

Yeah its tough to talk to total strangers. Stranger danger and all that But try talking with people you see around, or the friends of your close friends. I would think its more manageable when you work your way up to it, like a person you dont really know but see around alot then someone you've only ran into twice then a stranger

Aye, that may be true but it seems weird just going up to someone and saying hello now days. And none of my current friends go out they are all anti social buggers xD

OK man I can help you, we have the technology and studies and research to Identify the key answer to this problem. make sure to take notes, this might be difficult to comprehend at first, and pay close attention to what I'm about to say, these skills were developed from thousands of years of experiments. You go up to someone and say "Whats up man, whats your name?" was that too fast?...

Here's a good article on cold approaches, http://www.doctornerdlove.com/2013/07/cold-approach-pt-1/. It's a bit nerve wreaking but remember, at least if it goes badly, chances are you won't see that person again! :P

1) Never talk to someone with the mindset of 'I'm going to make this person my gf/bf/s.o./ect' that's going to ruin it immediately 2) I'm extremely introverted, but if I see someone wearing a shirt from something I like or maybe I notice a keychain, button, ect I will compliment them on it and if it's a time and place where we can discuss the series I will do so 3)Awkward small talk goes here 4)If things go well, exchange contact info 5)Keep talking 6)??? 7)Profit?? Maybe??? Never pressure anyone into anything ever!