What is the etiquette for friending strangers? Just edit this page and add your thoughts. * One should not friend another whom they have no association or connection with whatsoever. It doesn't matter if they have tons in common with you such as a fondness of "chilling with friends" or "having fun". * Random friend requests are strange and potentially awkward if you eventually do meet the person face-to-face. * If you're friending strangers be yourself and play it cool after all YOU use social networking sites to meet people. * Remember, you're a minority (mostly pervs and creeps friend complete strangers) so don't act like one if you end up doing it. * Or people friend random people for marketing purposes (club promoters)