LIFE HACKS
THE HACK TO MAKE YOU LESS FREAKED OUT TO TALK TO OTHERS
If social situations freak you out, start practicing in low-pressure places—like chatting with baristas, cashiers, or Uber drivers.
Try this 3-step trick:
Start with a shared moment (“Busy morning today, huh?”)
Add a quick follow-up (“Do you get slammed at this time every day?”)
End with a smile or thank you.
These micro-conversations build confidence like reps in a gym. Keep practicing, and soon it won’t feel awkward at all.