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Ask HN: What can I do to improve social skills?

I am 29 yrs old, software engineer , work for a well known company. Sharing trait with other engineers I am extremely introverted.

I feel comfortable talking with colleagues and know few people. I want to improve my social skills but I have noticed that I just can't initiate conversation with strangers. I bath twice, run 3k each day, smell nice sp hygiene is not a question.

End goal is to expand my network and connect with large number of people. I am not on Facebook or twitter but use LinkedIn. My goal is also to find a soul mate. Unfortunately I am still single and never had relationship.

What are tricks and tips that worked for you? How did you come out of introvert personality ?

PS - I am also bald and now shave my head. Not sure if looks affect people's judgement but I have noticed sometime people avoid talking to me altogether.

29 points angleofatt 11 years ago 23 comments

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