initiate contact with new people? Do you have difﬁculty asking someone out on a date? 
Are you at a loss for knowing how and where to meet new people? There are lots of 
different places to meet new people and lots of tricks to making meeting people easier. 
The ﬁrst step is identifying whether this is an area that you would like to work on.
Presentation skills.  Speaking effectively in public involves a number of complex skills 
and behaviors. It’s not enough to be calm and conﬁdent. An effective speaker also knows 
how to maintain the audience’s interest by using humor and effective audiovisual aids 
and handouts, stimulating audience participation, and conveying an interest in the topic. 
If you fear making presentations, part of overcoming your fear may include improving 
your speaking skills.
In the space below, list any social or communication skills that you might like to 
improve.
Social Skills That I Would Like to Develop or Improve