This is going to sound incredibly cynical, maybe even sociopathic, but every social interaction is a performance. The likelihood of at least getting along with

This is going to sound incredibly cynical, maybe even sociopathic, but every social interaction is a performance. The likelihood of at least getting along with people is directly proportional to similar or greater generalized knowledge of human behavior (and knowing how to handle it when you know more). Becoming friends is concerned with shared experiences and concerns. If you can keep it going and keep seeking people you'll never be alone.