 Next time you're in an Uber, give yourself the task. Don't just sit in the back seat like a lemon. Talk to your driver. Find out about their life. Why are they driving taxis? Is it all they do? Have they got other stuff going on? Have they got a family? The guy who serves you in Starbucks or other coffee shops are available. Make chit-chat with the barista. Take an interest in people. Learn to ask questions and notice things.