/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

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>>7168730
Never just assume that a socially awkward person will just miraculously turn into an extroverted butterfly because you told them to "make small talk!"

As someone who deals with socially retarded teens constantly because I work in video game retail, I'll at least point out a few of the things that I see the most often that so few awkward people seem to realize they are doing.

Never linger around hoping a conversation will suddenly get better. Seriously. Don't just end up standing around waiting for the other person to say something that will suddenly make all that awkward anxiety vanish. If nothing is happening, politely leave, say you have some stuff you need to do, and head off. Don't just expect things to suddenly click on their own if they haven't already.

Have something to say and talk about. Don't just approach a cute girl or a cool looking cosplayer and expect to hit it off just because you want to talk at them. Compliment their costume, ask them about their crafting process, mention some cool merch you saw from the same series.

Never invite yourself along. Ever. If the person you're talking to doesn't ask if you want to come with them, then don't start following them. Don't just insist that you've got no where to be, even if you don't, and say you'll come along anyways.