Ironically, as people become more connected on the internet, we become more disconnected in reality. We see more ugly than beauty of life in the virtual world, and it's because they're all real, that we fear so much more against the unknown.
"Strangers talking to you out of the blue? RUN." Statistically speaking, not every stranger is out there to bite you. Interestingly, I just went for a buffet lunch at one world hotel recently where you walk to booths for your food... An elderly stranger randomly exclaimed to me that the food I'm about to take is very good. Perhaps it's the older generation that is more open to strike a random conversation to a stranger. Was it loneliness at old age? Maybe, but I guess the older generation is less guarded (also sadly why they're also the most vulnerable group to fall into scams).

Dating app is a relatively safer platform for like minded people (like minded being, most people in there are looking for a partner) to find each other. Sure, there are scammers, but people are likely to be confident that "I won't be that dumbass falling for Nigerian prince trick!" At the very least, and awkward guy on the app is much less likely to be called a creep for talking to a girl he matches with.

Oh there's no way that's you, it was an elderly lady Not something to be embarrassed I'd say, even if you fumble in words. That's just being human... Honestly, I felt odd at that time, but in hindsight now that I'm not eaten alive by a scammer, I'm glad a stranger found me safe looking to have a small talk with.

I used to hate small talks, but now I try to appreciate people's effort in trying to connect to others, even if meaninglessly.

Strange, I used to have random conversations with strangers all the time in PJ when I used to take public transport. Of course no where as friendly as the aussies, but small talk was pretty common.

there's different level of judgment when it comes to different races etc. Hence, an asian can easily stand out in Malaysia when he's not shy/introverted cause his soul can be free. People who are nervous or depressed are not connected to the source.

there's a subtle check when someone is listen with clarity versus listening with no options because he or she doesnt know how to game but had to be people pleasing fake listening

you engage with your heart or intuition to witness a person potential
being stubborn with the mind doesnt help
the mind can be effective at stating a certain direction or steps
but overanalyzing, is breaking the flow of life

Why the bolded?

You’re not alone, his reply always “I’ve done this and I won” or “You just a coward” even though we told him about our trauma due to previous experiences.

Most probably, each time we post something in CC he be here sharing his “success” of hitting random girls, train station, mall, parks or events. Instead helping or sharing useful information he’ll bash us, like his comment above. Logically speaking, we dudes better off not talking to some random girls UNLESS asking for directions or anything important. Nowadays people are paranoid about almost anything, that unknowingly could’ve put us into serious trouble.

Lol wait until you see his comments about "girls just looking to get fuck", I kid you not again he shared his "success" on banging multiple girls from multiple races. Dude literally treats girls like some kind of sex object, what a disgrace to man...