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The Neighbor's Dog
Your neighbor stops on the sidewalk because their dog ran straight for you. You've seen them around but never really talked. Practice staying present for one short exchange and wrapping up warmly.
You're practicing
Staying present in an unplanned conversation and closing it naturally
Success looks like
One genuine exchange + a warm goodbye
You can do this as many times as you want.