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Same as IRL unfortunately except this time you don't have to look like a freak with uranium for chromosomes because you can choose to look however you want. People will treat you better if you look better, same as IRL, so use this to your advantage. Generally guys like girls, even the "gay" ones, hence the sexy anime girl avatar meta. It's easier to talk when you know what to say so find something you're interested in to talk about. This goes both ways so if you want them to respond they also have to be interested in it. Finding people with common interests is as easy as going to places you enjoy and talking about things you enjoy while there. People who like the same things tend to go to the same places though you might need to try a couple of times until you strike gold. Don't lose heart after a couple of attempts, or worse after a couple of non-attempts. Taking the first step can be hard but a little bit of alcohol to loosen yourself up and feel a little bit numb helps. Just be careful not to become dependent on it to socialise or take too much and become sloppy.
Hope this helps, anon! Once you've found some consistent friends and have become used to talking to people, it stops being quite so hard. Knowing you have friends to go back to even if you cock up in another group or to strangers is also nice to have in the back of your mind. Hope to see you at the next meetup!