Picture this:
You get separated from your friends at a party. You then walk past a group of people while you’re trying to find them or you can just wait around at the party where they left you at. Then, a random group of people asks you, “Hey, where’s the party at?” or they can just give you a “what’s up”.
You then have a slight advantage if this happens to you: You can say, “The party was over there, but I got seperated from my friend group. Do you mind if I just hang out with you guys?” Now, they have the choice of letting me join them or not. But honestly, would they really want someone walking alone outside just to refind their friends?
This actually happened to me before and I made some new friends as a result. My friends didn’t mean to do it, but I just lost track of them for a minute because the party was crowded and I thought that we were going to stay at the party, but they didn’t.
I do understand that this is an interesting situation, but IMO, I see nothing wrong with it. The whole “Don’t talk to strangers” thing is a bunch of nonsense. College is a place where you get to meet new people. Every group that was walking outside that night was going to a party, so I only see a little risk involved with my strategy. Also, are they really my true friends if they just decide to leave a party without telling me? So, would you rather walk alone to find your friends or join a random group of people if you get separated from your friends?
This can happen to anyone. Plus, what if your phone’s dead or what if your friends don’t answer you back right away?
On an extra note, this kind of stuff happens. It can be a frustrating situation, but in the end, if no one gets hurt, then just like Bob Marley said it in one of his songs:
“Cause every little thing, gonna be alright”