Take a class/seminar that meets for a couple of weeks. You meet similar-minded people, and have time to acclimate to another.
Meet people online in-person. I've met probably over 100 people in person, and so through just that experience, I am the queen of small talk. The more your do something, the better you are at it.
Also, extroverted people tend to be more aware of their external packaging. Call it vanity, call it whatever - but it's part of the entire process. If you look really well put together, people will respond more readily. This really smooths the process. |