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I’m the last person anyone should take advice on socializing from, but this passage seems off even to me. Another example: "I'm okay but I'm feeling like I

I’m the last person anyone should take advice on socializing from, but this passage seems off even to me. Another example: "I'm okay but I'm feeling like I need to get myself in front of people more often like this. I'm [sic] been kind of a hermit lately." And again, end with a question. "Are you a pretty social person?" The rest of the stuff is really helpful though.

pimlottc 2y ago
Maybe the last question is a bit pointed, but acknowledging your anxiety and being vulnerable can be help make others feel comfortable opening up to you.
sdwr 2y ago
It's fine if it's already fine. As part of a normal conversation, it's a good line. Self-deprecating, flattering the other person by comparison, and opening the door for them to share their experience. In the worst case, it's a desperate bid for the other person to forgive your obvious social deficiencies, oh god I should have stayed home, I'm such a loser, etc
stopthehands 2y ago
All of its creepy tbh not just that excerpt Guy needs to stop socialising before someone works out how weak he is and takes advantage somehow