I am a pretty asocial dude. But I think I can make a decent first impression by being a "social chameleon". - recognize the environment you are in - what are

I am a pretty asocial dude. But I think I can make a decent first impression by being a "social chameleon". - recognize the environment you are in - what are the common ideas that are popular within that space - wait for a cue and say something interesting that opens up to a response - listen and contribute to the conversation - start by almost telling a story or making a comment. - having a friend with you will 10x your confidence in being more open to these conversation - make sure you are not tired and you really are committed to have a discussion Recognize the fact you can't easily have a good conversation with a random stranger. You need to have something in common with them. The less things you have in common with them the more reluctant you will feel to invest in having a casual conversation with them.