>>281510801

Mostly patience. Take some time to get comfortable with the system and your immersion in it.

Remember you have tools to limit or remove the impact of people around you, both to get comfortable with them or to remove them from your vicinity. 

Listen for your interests, join a conversation when you hear something that you are curious or can contribute to. Players generally speaking will be cordial if you approach their topics with the smallest modicum of tact. If they react poorly, simply shrug them off and try again with another person/topic.