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[quote=Anonymous]I was a very shy child/teen.  I never talked to anyone!

One thing that really helped was getting a retail job.  The job forced me to talk to people.   I even looked at how the department manager spoke to people and copied her style.  I am not joking, but this was a life changing difference.  I realized nothing was going to happen when you go up to people.  The worst thing was to hear/body language not interested and then you leave!

I currently live in another city near (less than 1 mile) a college and I observe the awkwardness every September.

Some suggestions:

Go to the main gym on campus.  It is packed in the early school year and you have to talk to people.

The gym here is holding rec “event” nights every week for students with different themes.

Eat in a crowded dining hall.  See a person you recognize and ask to sit.  Worst can happen is no.

Hang out/ study in common areas. Depending where you are they may be parks or outdoor spaces too.  I walked past an outdoor park near campus the other day that was packed with students and regular people.  Solo and groups.  Playing sports, picnic, reading, everything.

When he is not in class he needs to be out of his room.

Gym
Library
Common area
Coffee shop
Park

Anywhere people are hanging out!

I was a very shy teen and tell him it’s gets better and good luck![/quote]

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