But you probably have to go to the social things. At least occasionally. Like Penny said, you have to just smile and try to get through it. I usually just keep my mouth shut and let the others talk if they’re happy hearing their own voices. Eventually, they notice I’m not talking and ask me a question. Or I ask someone sitting next to me a little side question about something we have in common and have little side conversations here and there. Ugh. I hate socializing in groups. 😛