Perfect, perfect advice. The key thing you have to get over is that you have to start with the small, boring, concrete stuff. Those are all the handholds you ge

Perfect, perfect advice. The key thing you have to get over is that you have to start with the small, boring, concrete stuff. Those are all the handholds you generally have with a stranger, even if it's a friend of a friend. But watch for those openings, something that they sound like they're interested in. And then dive in. Also, try not to kick yourself too hard later when you decide you said something stupid. There's no score. The only losing move is not to play.