"In general these tips sounded like a guide to lowering your social self esteem and how to not meet and get to know people. If that's your thing - stay home in the first place."
sorry i didn't make it clear enough in the original article, but these 'tips' are for occasions where you're forced to be there in the first place (e.g., dragged there by significant other, family members, work colleagues, etc.), not for when you're voluntarily trying to go out and meet new friends (or prospective dates). maybe i should add in a bigger disclaimer up-front (i think i said it in the "Summary" box, though)
sorry i didn't make it clear enough in the original article, but these 'tips' are for occasions where you're forced to be there in the first place (e.g., dragged there by significant other, family members, work colleagues, etc.), not for when you're voluntarily trying to go out and meet new friends (or prospective dates). maybe i should add in a bigger disclaimer up-front (i think i said it in the "Summary" box, though)