[Michael Chui]

I don't have a driver's license. I walk, and I take the bus. This is easy in Seattle, but it might be harder in other places.

I also get rides from people. The fact that it's illegal for me to drive takes a little explanation, sometimes, but more often it makes for a self-deprecating story. People are remarkably willing to give you a ride if you're not a horrible, nasty person.

Shower, shave, look decent, and enjoy yourself when you talk to people. Social skills are developed solely through practice. You can have tons of book knowledge about social skills, but you won't have the instincts for a sufficiently fast reaction until you actually use them. And you'll have a hard time understanding the book knowledge until you've seen for yourself how it applies.