Quote: Yes, over the past year, I recognized I need to do this, but I never was any good at it. I have always been very introvert and feel very uncomfortable approaching a group of strangers I've never seen before, so I tend not to be a very good conversationalist. Guess I need to make this my number one goal. Any suggestions would be helpful.
a rather shy person myself (don't let anyone tell you different...I am shy no matter what they say damn it!) I know where you're comming from.
I realized it wasn't getting me anywhere always being too afraid (shy, anxious, insecure etc) to be the first to say hello, introduce myself, start a group etc. I started first by simply crossing a room to say hello to someone I already knew (but not very well), something in the past I would have avoided. Then I'd just smile at people, say hello and let the conversations go from there. Heck I've even initiated a few clubs through my towns yahoogroup. I'm still shy but not as afraid to break out there...I learned that I have nothing to lose in attempting to make a new friend.
So then, suggestions?
pick an interest and see if there is some club or organization you can join or start related to it.
