Jumia Books Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell

In Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell—#1 New York Times bestselling author of Outliers and host of the podcast Revisionist History—delivers a provocative and timely investigation into how we interact with people we don’t know, and why those interactions often go terribly wrong.

Through gripping case studies and historical analysis, Gladwell examines high-profile incidents—from police confrontations  to celebrity scandals and courtroom drama—to reveal the hidden dynamics of trust, perception, and communication. He argues that our default assumptions about others are deeply flawed, shaped by cultural bias, cognitive shortcuts, and misplaced confidence.

Why do we trust the wrong people? Why do we fail to detect deception? And why do misunderstandings between strangers escalate into tragedy? Gladwell doesn’t just ask these questions—he dissects them with his signature blend of storytelling, psychology, and social science.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in human behavior, justice, and the unseen forces that shape our everyday encounters. Whether you're a leader, educator, student, or simply curious about the world, Talking to Strangers will challenge your assumptions and change the way you navigate relationships and society.