i kinda want to go to a bar and socialize with strangers, but i have like no idea what im doing. i didnt really before transitioning but now i feel completely lost. if anyone could give me like a basic outline of the social etiquette it would help so much. i realize this is probably the most autistic question i could ask. it gives me so much anxiety even going to a bar, let alone trying to talk to someone.
Same boat. Terrified of socializing, desperately need it, bars seem like a good place esp in the cozy gay port town I live in.
Having a +1 is great just for confidence, don’t expect to run into people.
Ime generally you want to > sit at the bar for a bit, make convo with the people next to you if you can, it’s okay to butt in depending on the kinda conversation.
After a drink or two get up, do something on your feet, dance, sit somewhere else in the establishment. People are at bars to socialize, otherwise they’d be home. Don’t be too afraid to say hi.
Come back and sit at a diff seat next to diff people, repeat until you get pulled into a conversation.
Glhf!! :333