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post 1629463853 01-23-2021, 02:15 PM
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Help with social interactions

Im 23 and to be honest I never really had friends throughout schools and if I hanged out with 2 guys we would mostly play video games and play football outside. So yeah I have never been outside in clubs and all that and I never had a girlfriend. Now I kinda have this feeling like Im kinda socially retarded lol for example many of my collegues tell me I cant communicate with customers and to be honest they are partially right even though they may be too harsh on me I feel.

Is it too late for me to improve on that area or? To be honest Im not that shy I actually Im very full of confidence but only when I workout in a gym.
When I try to go to a bar or night club I feel out of place and at work I cant seem to communicate with customers lol

I seriously dont know what to do
post 1629464343 01-23-2021, 02:21 PM
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This is what happens kids when you spend your childhood playing video games and not go outside. Even if you dont have a friend go outside, **** them you only need yourself.
post 1629464503 01-23-2021, 02:23 PM
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I recommend seeing a really sleazy psychologist for a ***** prescription.
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post 1629464513 01-23-2021, 02:23 PM
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The only way to improve socially is to talk to people a lot
post 1629464803 01-23-2021, 02:28 PM
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Well u like Football don't you OP, try that as a "bargaining broker" to begin with and you'll get mates ..... even try playing? too hmm?
post 1629464903 01-23-2021, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted By Camecha
The only way to improve socially is to talk to people a lot
An convdert others into ur way of thinking ........ Aka "wearing your tie Skinny" hey "C" mate!!??
post 1629464943 01-23-2021, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted By StoneColdMarko7
This is what happens kids when you spend your childhood playing video games and not go outside. Even if you dont have a friend go outside, **** them you only need yourself.
You deffo need Footy then pal!!!
post 1629465053 01-23-2021, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted By Camecha
The only way to improve socially is to talk to people a lot
Bro like Im telling you Im not dumb I dont think Im some genius level intelect as well lol Im personally good at learning foreign languages and Im not a dumb person its just that I have trouble communicating and I dont know what to do. I work in this pastry shop and I applied for this job because I get the chance to talk with tourists a lot but Im not good at explaining stuff. My dream is to work in tourism but idk I feel I should chase fitness career instead because I feel really comfortable when working out in a gym but I want my job to be able to use english,german and italian (Im planning to learn italian this year)
post 1629465153 01-23-2021, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted By MatthewChav
You deffo need Footy then pal!!!
Oh boy.
post 1629465213 01-23-2021, 02:33 PM
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just go outside and talk to people more
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post 1629465243 01-23-2021, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted By StoneColdMarko7
Oh boy.
An your into Travel and Tourism yer, get on a Air Cabin Crew Course ..... I'd do ought to do that!!?
post 1629465313 01-23-2021, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted By Misc420Doctor
I recommend seeing a really sleazy psychologist for a ***** prescription.
Im not a pill popper like one of yours dumb drugged out rappers
post 1629465343 01-23-2021, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted By swolefnatic
just go outside and talk to people more
A bit difficult in this Pandemic tho!!
post 1629465393 01-23-2021, 02:34 PM
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post 1629465423 01-23-2021, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted By StoneColdMarko7
Im not a pill popper like one of yours dumb drugged out rappers
Go an study air Cabin Crew then!!!????
post 1629465453 01-23-2021, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted By StoneColdMarko7
Im not a pill popper like one of yours dumb drugged out rappers
Hey talk as much chit as you want but ***** is a life changing drug

I have social anxiety and I took ***** once and it was amazing, like my anxiety was never there.
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post 1629465473 01-23-2021, 02:36 PM
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Start wearing your Madrid Shirt more & showing it off 9sleeves rolled up too) OP Bro!!
post 1629465523 01-23-2021, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted By StoneColdMarko7
**** them you only need yourself.
Explain how one improves social interactions by themselves.
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post 1629465603 01-23-2021, 02:37 PM
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This will help tremendously srs

post 1629465653 01-23-2021, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted By StoneColdMarko7
Im 23 and to be honest I never really had friends throughout schools and if I hanged out with 2 guys we would mostly play video games and play football outside. So yeah I have never been outside in clubs and all that and I never had a girlfriend. Now I kinda have this feeling like Im kinda socially retarded lol for example many of my collegues tell me I cant communicate with customers and to be honest they are partially right even though they may be too harsh on me I feel.

Is it too late for me to improve on that area or? To be honest Im not that shy I actually Im very full of confidence but only when I workout in a gym.
When I try to go to a bar or night club I feel out of place and at work I cant seem to communicate with customers lol

I seriously dont know what to do
Start dressing more like a Chav too mate ...... weall no you are really!!
post 1629465713 01-23-2021, 02:38 PM
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I used to be social af and the only way i was able to do it was to completely cut out social media and be forced to talk to people (worked retail) so i could make a purpose for myself

Just going out to the gym or talking to people at work doesn't work there has to be a motive for that chit
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post 1629465803 01-23-2021, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted By StoneColdMarko7
Oh boy.
Yeh an mucky ya Madrid Shirt a bit to boot!!
post 1629465873 01-23-2021, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted By eod8989
Just going out to the gym or talking to people at work doesn't work there has to be a motive for that chit
that is too true eoD, I know exactly how you mean - it's that special connection needed to find that 1 amazing Bro for bro-ship
post 1629465953 01-23-2021, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted By Camecha
The only way to improve socially is to talk to people a lot
An wearing your Tie Skinny too yhyh G yeh?? Aka forming a Crfew!!??
post 1629466223 01-23-2021, 02:44 PM
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Learn about body language, vocal tonality, eye contact etc

Talk to EVERYONE. I’m sure you have a great personality and lots to share, it’s just you’re too in your head to be able to express it. Talking with lots of people will make you more comfortable

Where exactly do you have problems? That’s important so I know what specific advice to give you
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Originally Posted By Misc420Doctor
Hey talk as much chit as you want but ***** is a life changing drug

I have social anxiety and I took ***** once and it was amazing, like my anxiety was never there.
that stuff obliterates social anxiety, helps for meeting girls and stuff but is a dark and scary slippery slope if you use it on any kind of frequent basis, the problem is that it works TOO good, and is the absolute worst drug to be dependent on
post 1629467263 01-23-2021, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted By Camecha
that stuff obliterates social anxiety, helps for meeting girls and stuff but is a dark and scary slippery slope if you use it on any kind of frequent basis, the problem is that it works TOO good, and is the absolute worst drug to be dependent on
it works but what's gonna happen when you're off of it? better to practice when you're sober so you don't develop a dependency on substances
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post 1629467473 01-23-2021, 03:00 PM
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When you're out in public say hello to people as much as possible, ask how their day is going. Doing simple things like that over time naturally improves your social skills. Instead of thinking of ways to keep a long conversation going just keep it short and sweet with people. Then the next time you talk to them make the conversation a little longer maybe. You build up interactions, you don't just expect a stranger to have a full blown conversation with you the first time you meet them, it takes time
if you ain't got no money, this is about to be a real short conversation, you dig?
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Originally Posted By tbonestake
This will help tremendously srs

Thanks, now I realize how incredibly alone I am
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Originally Posted By swolefnatic
it works but what's gonna happen when you're off of it? better to practice when you're sober so you don't develop a dependency on substances
No lames allowed

What's gonna happen when you're off it? Take something else
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