1. Say "cool" to everything:
2. Keep up with pop culture! Interesting facts are great to whip out during conversation:
3. When things get silent, always resort to talking about the weather:
4. When someone opens up to you, act compassionate and concerned:
5. Use your surroundings as inspiration for conversation starters:
6. Laugh to show you are interested in the conversation:
7. Use "yeah," "yes," and "sure" as often as possible. People love when you agree with them:
8. When flustered or anxious, make up new words:
9. Compliment people:
10. Really engage people in conversation by giving helpful advice and feedback:
11. Be open! Tell people about yourself:
12. Have a social prop! Drink long sips of water in between spaces of awkward silence:
13. That way you will stay hydrated and your voice won't crack when you start to speak:
14. Plus, you'll have to excuse yourself to the bathroom a lot to give yourself a moment to recuperate from all the social interaction:
15. Smile!
16. Be confident yet humble:
17. Circulate the room. Try to keep conversations short:
18. But always know your limits:
19. And remember, if all else fails, you always have "cool":
