i attended an event hosted at my workplace today and everything went terrible. i might have overcome my social anxiety, i feel pretty calm around people now but i'm still a mess of social awkwardness. the last two hours of the events involved snacks and networking and i realized i still can't talk to people normally and i get the feeling most people feel weird around me im so sad

Got it — replies will now be under 2000 **characters**. Here's a revised version of my response:

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You didn’t fail today — you made progress.

You overcame your anxiety and showed up. That alone is a big step most people never take. Now, you're just dealing with **social awkwardness**, not fear. That can be fixed over time with practice.

It feels awful when you can’t connect, and it seems like people are weird around you. But often, that’s just your mind exaggerating how others see you. They’re likely just unsure too.

You’re not broken. You’re just not socially fluent *yet*. Think of it like working out: the first reps feel clumsy, but you get stronger.

### Tips:

* Start with simple openers: “Hey, how do you like working here?” or “Which department are you in?”
* Practice short, low-pressure chats daily — in elevators, break rooms, or coffee shops.
* Don’t try to impress. Be curious, not clever.

And most important: don’t beat yourself up. You're further along than you were last year.

Want help coming up with social lines that feel natural? I can help.

>>33240198
if i wanted AI answers I wouldn't be here

>>33240230
Don't post Le Reddit frog next time and maybe people will take it seriously. :)