basically im socially retarded and have been all my life. It almost seems as if my thoughts are trapped in my mind and i cant seem to convert them into actual conversation
alcohol helps somewhat but obviously i cant get drunk all the time.
aside from getting out and talking to people all the time, which i try to do already, is there any way to improve my shitty social skills
as autistic as it sounds i guess im looking for books or articles that deal with conversation and social situations
>>17529622
>aside from getting out and talking to people all the time, which i try to do already
This is the best way. Fuck your books and articles.
Buck up buttercup, but the only way to do it is to get actual interaction. After a while you'll become more comfortable, and you'll learn what is and isn't socially acceptable. You'll get there, just keep at it.
>>17529635
>>17529647
i try to get as much interaction as i can but sometimes im just at home hanging out and a book would help out with the grind
Bumping.
Having same problem,
>study in foreign university
>my engineering course consist of interaction, presentation and group work
>nearly failed last year since i skipped all the parts with interaction
>cant even talk to classmates
>>17529622
read How to Make Friends and Influence People