Here’s a quick way to start a conversation with a stranger who is sitting near you.

The other day I was sitting at a restaurant outside reading, wasn’t too busy. A girl, who I found attractive, had sat near me even though other tables were empty. I was reading a book at my table and decided to go use the bathroom, so I turned around and said “Hey excuse me. I’m just gonna use the bathroom real fast, do you mind watching my book for me?” She quickly agreed. When I got back, she asked me what I thought about the book and boom the conversation starts.

If she doesn’t say anything, you can thank her for the favor and then start the conversation then by asking her about something.

This works great for coffee shops and other public areas where people chill at, if you ever need it.