How can I improve my social skills?

[Anonymous]

I know there are many ways to go about it so it’s overwhelming. If you would please share your personal experiences and journey it would be very helpful.

As of now I have 2-3 friends I communicate with regularly. 1 of which I have gone out with maybe every month. The other not as much (due to distance) but we live closer now so it could increase. I also have a boyfriend who I am beginning a long distance relationship with, so I want to branch out. My ultimate goal is to become a “social butterfly” which I know isn’t the most realistic in times of C*vid but I can at least take baby steps in the right direction.

[Birdlegs]

Okay so first off good luck with the LDR cuz oooooweeee just good luck with that
Second you’ll never really be a social butterfly if you aren’t naturally like that but you can fake it till you make it by constantly talking to people and cracking jokes with them that’s one of the easiest ways to do it at least for me.
You just have to get out there and talk to people really you have to get over the desire to be silent and not talk to anybody most people aren’t super social and would love for someone to talk to them so just go out and do it

[eminde]

Social media has been a biggest help for me personally
Try to communicate with as many people you can on Instagram, Snapchat, etc
Don’t take things too seriously whenever conversations start to get dry

[Azura_88]

Yeah but how can we trust them? Most of them lie and only tell half baked stories. Then after a while you find out their words don't match their actions.

[eminde]

I’m not suggesting you to go on dates with them
Just sharpen your online conversational skills to exceptional level (it’s easy to have conversations on text, so work on easy part then you can level up)
And then move on to socializing in public places where you can make a genuine connection with someone
Conversational skills will come in handy for socializing and as well as for career opportunities

[Azura_88]

Yes that I've done well. I wasn't talking about dating. Just about the friendship aspect.

[eminde]

Even as in terms of making friends
You can have online friends
I wouldn’t recommend meeting them unless you’re completely certain about them

[mvpverona]

Step out of your comfort. Got o public places and strike conversations with people that seem approachable. Take a social media break call your friends hang with them and their friends. Go out and have some fun a little. This is a game changer.

[Azura_88]

Travel more if possible and interact with people.
Some might end up being compatible with you and then you get a new acquaintance. If you're lucky enough then it might develop into a good friendship.

[iseekpinetrees]

Talk to people in person. Strangers even. Make random convo

[OlderAndWiser]

I am an advocate of doing things in groups to develop confidence and social skills.

[es20490446e]

The only thing I do is talking with anyone about anything happening in that particular moment. It always works.

[Iron_Man]

Interact with people on the Internet good practice then start meeting people in person

[livingnightmare]

practice. to become skilled at anything it takes training. michael jordan was training non stop.

[coupleofquestions]

Alcohol helps😅

But its not sustainable unless your loaded and/or manipulate your body and organs to tolerate alcohol in the long run

[Anonymous]

In this pic posted, which one is you or is this just a random photo you found online?