Well it depends on how the person comes across.
If I feel they are just trying to start a discussion or convert me, then I will probably debate with them.
I enjoy a good political discussion, especially on controversial topics.
If I feel it might be dangerous to get involved in conversation with the stranger (the person is angry and drunk, for example), then of course I am going to avoid it.
And I'd probably avoid any discussion if I was by myself (meaning there is no-one else nearby) and a stranger wanted to talk to me.
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