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Ask HN: How do you cultivate social skills?

Hello HN. I’m a soon-to-be college student, and I’ve always found it difficult to make friends and conversation. In conversations with strangers I become anxious and the exchange of words invariably fizzles out. I struggle to cross the divide between being being an acquaintance and being a friend. I’d like to get over my shyness and become a more friendly person. How have you all gotten over...

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