Yep... inserting yourself into the social fabric is certainly one way to go... and I do like the smashing the ball down the throat thing too.
Here's the other thing though... if you are TRULY uncomfortable and don't always want to go for the social thing... pehaps a little discussion about YOUR comfort level and boundaries might help? During counselling though... not on your own. You know... one of those... gee... a gazillion people to play tennis with and the one I get stuck with is Fat Monkey?? rolling eyes icon pls....
I am working on same with my H's job... although much harder to do in HIS work environment. I call in there more often... sometimes the direct line and other times to the switchboard. Just to get my voice in there. I talk often to his assistant when he isn't available... and make friends. BUT .. I have yet to meet his FC... or even talk to her. EVENTUALLY!!!!!! It WILL happen... when we both least expect it too I fgure!
So there's another side for you ZedMan... but you do a great rant! T
