I want to improve my social skills. I thought by way of stepping out of my comfort zone. So here’s what I thought:
Try and make conversation to a random person, location or occasion be damned, at least once per week. With saying more than two sentences be deemed sufficient. If the other person does not initially respond amicably (to the first sentence), I leave them alone.
Just remember, if the other person isn’t engaging, that’s usually not you. Usually people aren’t going to engage if they’re in a hurry or working on their shit (shopping, walking home, etc.)
Also start with jokes about the weather. Usually won’t offend anyone.