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9. Take Ownership of the Room

Be an early arrival at the events you’re going to attend. You'll feel more comfortable as the crowd builds, and this can be especially useful if you tend to be shy with new people.

Although it can be intimidating, you need to avoid becoming a wallflower in these situations. Not only aren't you meeting anyone new, but others might assume you're not worth getting to know because you're not putting out any effort.