Seizing small moments of connection with strangers can add variety to the mundane, and music is a great conversation starter. TikTok user @delilah_isabel compiled the favourite songs of everyone she met during her U.S. cross country road trip, resulting in “A Cross Country Mosaic” on Spotify, a playlist of 4 hours 31 minutes encompassing multiple genres, periods, and languages. Ever thought of ways to strike up a conversation with strangers? Asking about a person’s song choice offers a window into their memories and tastes without invading their space. While not all of us can travel this instant, we can get to know the community around us—piecing an auditory social fabric of our current time and place and a look into the social history specific to where you are. It also invites outside participation by sharing it with friends and discussing the songs you encountered. How about a souvenir that keeps on giving?
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