I suck at talking to people

I've usually found alcohol to be detrimental to me meeting people since I tend to get more reserved as I get more and more worried that I'll be a jackass (when I drink I tend to be even more of a dick since I usually stop myself from making fun of people in real life).

I'd actually say that spending time in places like IRC really isn't too bad for getting used to being part of a moving conversation, but it doesn't do much for getting you ready to approach new people and start conversations on your own.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by RainMan

Better to have my thumb up my ass than up your ass, right? I am perfectly fine with being attentive when going over my own thoughts. I don't feel the NEED to present them to the world unnecessarily and I don't NEED to talk to strangers about small minded things in order to pass time.

Talking with strangers is actually a pretty good skill to develop, since if you're interested in networking with people and opening up more career/travel/whatever opportunities for yourself. Not that everyone feels that's an important thing to do, but there's no reason for you to seem like you're looking down at other people that enjoy doing it.

How ya doing, buddy?