What advice would you give someone with poor social skills looking to improve them?
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Put yourself in situations that force you to meet and greet. Toastmasters is a great way to work on public speaking skills and meet knew people. Join a group that shares your interest (like a hiking group or softball league) and it will be easier to break the ice with people who share a common interest. Remember most people are nervous about meeting new people, so if you take the initiative you will find that most people are very receptive to people who start conversations.
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take it verrry slowly...baby steps
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dont be afraid of other peoples perception of you
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Watch other people who seem to ger it right and learn from them.
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Be amongst people who are social and outgoing.. You adapt to your surrounding and the type of individuals you associate with, and unconsciously your social skills will start to improve..
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I know what it's like to suffer from poor social skills, being a person with AS. But I have to say from experience, the best way to socialize is by putting yourself in an environment you feel somewhat comfortable (since, let's face it, it's hard for people like us to feel comfortable around people). Unfortunately, I have not been in one of those preferable situations in a long while. It's been a few years since I've been in an environment that made me feel okay to be myself.
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Try improv. You play games with people and slowly build up your confidence and social abilities in a safe environment (at the good ones you do anyway.) Look up BATS improv on google. They are a good place in san francisco. The shyest person can become really outgoing and find it easy to socialize and talk with others. It worked for me anyway. :)
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Listen instead of talk?! ;-)
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