Man if I knew the secrets to becoming a social butterfly, it would make my life a whole lot easier. Luckily I have
friends who are pretty social, so I get introduced to new people all the time, but I still find it awkward at times.
It's not easy being shy, and becoming social isn't something that happens over night. There have been many times where
people have thought that I wasn't having fun at a party or that I was stuck up, because I just stuck mostly with my
friends and didn't really talk to people, when in truth it was just because I didn't know what to do or say. All very
frustrating. My advice, is pretty much like what Northy said, hang out with friends that you feel comfortable with and
hang out in places where you don't feel too out of your element. That way you won't feel stressed and you'll be able to
open up and just be you.
Oh and becoming social, doesn't mean you'll be changing who you are. You'll still have the same interests and hobbies.
Being able to have a relaxed conversation with someone is a skill, some people have to work hard at it, while others are
just born with the talent.