The only real way to become social is to force yourself to be social. Eventually it will feel natural.

One of my problems is I want to talk to someone but I'm not sure how I should start and how to keep a conversation going. I'm also afraid of anything that would be considered embarrassing and I consider most interactions embarrassing. I have no problems talking to people who are 20+ and who have graduated from highschool.

I excercise regularly and have no trouble talking to people in the gym as long as they aren't my age.

Smack some kid in the face so hard they die.

You'd get known.

The guy has to be a faggot tho.

lol'd at post above. duno why, stupid, but funny.


o n ull probly grow out of it, try smoking weed, itll either make it better or worse, but at least ull meet some people who probly dont have much to say either.

lol

well as others have said you have to at least try.

For me getting drunk helps. i start talking and dont really give a fuck if i know someone or not. ill just walk up and strike up a conversation.

but that doesnt work for some people as they just get really stupid when drunk. but then again you dont want to get too drunk as you start slurring words and act stupid anyway which defeats the purpose.



your not the only one that has difficulty striking up a conversation. just be observant and try to notice something about them that you can start a conversation on. are they wearing a particular type of shirt? a band shirt maybe? talk about that band. maybe a hat? it just depends on the person i guess.

but once you get the conversation going you should hopefully be able to keep it going with whatever else you find out about them.

man we all get embarrassed. its no big deal. after some deal of practice you get used to it and embarrassment goes away or you end up just not giving a fuck what other people think about you.

Get a hobby. Once you have a hobby you are really into it is a great way to interact (and not feel as anxious/akward) with people with similar interests and to build your social skills from there.

This post was edited by LouisLeGros on Feb 14 2009 01:36am

this is true..

dont commit suicide

Uh, easy.
Do what I do. I'm 15 and I have to deal with retarded kids all day. Just treat them like they're shit and you're better than them. It's kind of the whole "imagine them with underwear to get rid of nerves". Imagine that they're worthless and you won't fear being judged. Eventually, you will really believe you're the fucking man and you will some day have an ego as large as mine.

Just kidding, you could never be as badass as me.