Not exactly offering advice to acquire social skills, but I'd like to offer some perspective: I believe that social skills are only the means to an end, not an

Not exactly offering advice to acquire social skills, but I'd like to offer some perspective: I believe that social skills are only the means to an end, not an end in itself. Thinking of it in the same vein as "getting a degree" is probably wrong! Unless you are looking to be some kind of "social coach", you are much more likely to be wanting these skills to get along better with other people. And I think what this entails differs in different social settings! There are plenty of self-absorbed people that get along splendidly. Again, not offering practical tips, just warning against thinking of social skills as some kind of game to master.