[jacquesgt]

It’s covered in the article:

"The benefits of connecting with others also turn out to be contagious. Dr. Epley and Ms. Schroeder found that when one person took the initiative to speak to another in a waiting room, both people reported having a more positive experience. Far from annoying people by violating their personal bubbles, reaching out to strangers may improve their day, too."

[neurobro]

Now add a fifth of whiskey to the experiment and have the conversation start with "Ey, you, c'mear, y'know what?"

(That's how some of us perceive random strangers engaging us in frivolous chit-chat, regardless of their BAC.)

[gknoy]

Well maybe if you were offering to share it, it might work. :D