Talking with everybody

I have been living in US for the last one year, and I always enjoy to ask people questions and talk to everybody, even when I don't know how to manage the whole conversation. Usually people are friendly and they answer questions and they keep the conversation. Also, for many times I was surprised with people who started a new conversation with me, and I was never afraid to talk to them. Doing this, I always get more confidence and pratice in English. Additionally I set my radio on NPR News (90.1 FM) and that give me a lot information to use in my conversation day by day, and also, traines my listening skills. All in all, my recipe for everyone is never to be afraid and never loose one opportunity to talk.