How I Started a Conversation With an Igala Lady at Shoprite

I was shopping at Shoprite on a Saturday when I noticed an Igala lady in the drinks section. She looked serious and unapproachable, but I decided not to judge her expression before speaking to her. After hearing her speak Igala on the phone, I asked whether Igala women only date men from their tribe. The question surprised her and sparked a conversation. I then told her that only an Igala babe could look innocent and tempting at the same time, which made her smile. Rather than turn the chat into an interview, I boldly suggested that we could hang out the following weekend. She challenged my confidence, but I changed the mood with a playful comment about breaking my resolution not to talk to women this year. She laughed, and before I left her to continue shopping, she gave me her WhatsApp number. My takeaway is that confidence, humour and genuine curiosity can make starting a conversation easier. Still, it is important to be respectful and give the other person room to choose whether they want to engage.

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