Shyness

[Mr. Tuxedo]

What would you tell someone who is used to being a hermit and a computer nerd? It's actually hard to socialize IRL when you get used to your phone and the internet?

[The Mrs.]

Remember the days of school?

"HI LET'S BE FRIENDS"

"YOU ARE MY NEW BFF" "OK"

[Jena Skrosky]

I think it's still pretty easy if you have a job or a church. You're practically forced to socialize.

[Prez Smith]

It's gotten harder in a sense, but I don't see a problem when you just meet people at work.

[boots]

I wouldn't approach an attractive stranger, but I have no problem with new people at work.

[Audacity]

It depends heavily on the setting. I make most of my friends at work and it happens naturally there.

[Hugo]

If we are talking "picking up" a date, I'm not smooth like that. But I find it easy to jump into conversations at social events, weddings, family functions, and the sort.

[I dot my I]

Feb 26, 2019 6:57:24 GMT -5 Mr. Tuxedo said:

What would you tell someone who is used to being a hermit and a computer nerd? It's actually hard to socialize IRL when you get used to your phone and the internet?

I would invite them out. Having you there with them would help.

[Audacity]

Feb 26, 2019 6:57:24 GMT -5 Mr. Tuxedo said:

What would you tell someone who is used to being a hermit and a computer nerd? It's actually hard to socialize IRL when you get used to your phone and the internet?

Don't make them do it alone. Take them somewhere you know a few guys and introduce them to your friends.

[Phantom Phreak]

If you don't have the same problem, how about taking him with you somewhere you already enjoy and meeting people you already know?

[Cheap Trixie]

Lately, I find it harder online. Remind him that people are often nicer in person.

[Grandpa Redwood]

Feb 26, 2019 11:27:09 GMT -5 Cheap Trixie said:

Lately, I find it harder online. Remind him that people are often nicer in person.

I'm inclined to agree only because I see so much cyber abuse, and even on support forums.

[Riley Matthews]

Take him go. Go with him. Invite others. Do things you already enjoy.

[count_my_ribs]

I hope things work out. Take him somewhere nice.