bit better at this one, even when they are not trying to be. our natural tendency to observe much and say little in social situations can be taken the wrong way, but it can also work a little bit of magic. but make sure you say something every now and then. even if you don’t think it is the most clever thing you could offer, throw in a comment from the corner of the room once in a while. surprise those around you that don’t know you as well with your attention to detail of the conversation.
let your friends do the heavy lifting.
get together with groups of people you already 