Meet people through hobby clubs. They’re a lot more set up for newbies than bars & clubs-quiet too! Speak slowly & ask good questions. If you see someone wearing a necklace or something special, comment on it as your approach. Wear something worth commenting on. Take a genuine interest in people & after they speak, say something to show you’re engaged. Take deep breaths & relax yourself. Nothing’s at stake here! Watch others interact & practice.