>>54537747>Okay where do you make friends, literally whereAnywhere you spend a lot of time at. Could be work, school, even the grocery store.
Talking to actual strangers requires a good amount of social skill to not make it feel awkward, and specially to not overstay your welcome.
Build rapport over smaller interactions over time rather than pull the trigger on the get go.
One very important aspect is to always have something to talk about, which invites further conversation and leads you to understand people better. Learn to ask GOOD questions and listen carefully, as well as talk about yourself honestly.