ICQ, of all places. But it wasn't like I was not having luck with other methods. This sort of happened. Anyhow, you just have to do three simple things:

- dress nicely and appropriately for wherever you go/decide to go to socialize.

- smile and say hi, even from a distance.

- ask questions , shut up and listen.

That will get you in the door. The rest is up to the other person.