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I'm a dude, I'm mildly socially anxious, and I don't approach people often. I'm not like overweight and or ugly or anything just kinda nerdy. What do I do if I want to genuinely want to meet someone? I can hold a conversation but I'm bad at introductions.
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Anonymous 1d

Connecting through a club is always good, or just trying to talk to random people in class. It’s hard, but the majority of people will respond kindly

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Anonymous 1d

Talk to them. Unfortunately introductions are important to have a friendship. Though I have found that if you connect via a hobby it’s much easier.

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Anonymous 1d

start with a compliment! even if they aren’t in the mood to talk, you lost nothing by being kind. and, if they’re someone you see regularly, they now know you as a nice person. if you have never seen them before and they’re a total stranger, just go for it! don’t let anyone make you believe there is anything embarrassing about pursuing human connection!

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Anonymous 17h

What helped be a TON was practicing approaching people at bars bc literally there’s zero pressure. Made it so much easier to get over the social anxiety in other situations

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Anonymous 21h

Take the blackpill

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 21h

really appreciate the advice from you and everyone who doesn't have incel in their name, thanks

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 17h

Join clubs! Go out to places with a lot of people with a social vibe, like a nightclub or even an arcade. It’s easier and more expected that someone will approach there than say when you’re working on something in the library.

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Anonymous replying to -> jimmyincellerino 9h

This is Ask Women. You are a man, an incel at that

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