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How Not To Suck At Socializing - Do’s & Don’ts


Being socialable is a very easy thing to do, and it shouldn’t be something you’re either good at or not. You can learn to become a more social person - if you want to.


Generally extroverts will have less trouble getting out and talking to new people, but that’s to be expected. Don’t think, however, that outgoing people don’t make mistakes either. There are ways to make life easier while you’re out and about.


To Do:


Initiate conversation

Smile


Enjoy your company

Acknowledge randoms

Dress the part

Listen


Converse, don’t rant


Keep eye contact

Keep open body language

Do stuff

The Don’ts:


Sit on your phone

Ignore randoms

Dwell on smalltalk

Get blind

Criticize


Judge people

Most important:


Don’t feel like you have to do anything. You’re out for your own reasons and want to do your own thing. Different things work for different people. For instance, you might never feel comfortable approaching strangers. Find your own groove and be yourself.