First of all, you should know the most basic common English communication terms, otherwise, if you meet foreigners who can't speak Chinese or can't speak Chinese well, you can't communicate.

Secondly, you should improve your social status and living position. If you are in a remote country, you have no chance to meet a foreigner, let alone chat with him. You should also know that no matter whether you are from China or a foreigner, as long as you are excellent, others will come to talk to you.

If you meet the requirements of chatting with him, then you should consider the topic of chatting. Generally speaking, it is a good choice to talk about the beauty of food. After all, these two options can't be rejected, and you will speak more and more slowly when you get familiar with them!

All the above are my personal suggestions for reference only.