Life question ... need REAL and supportive advice + help?

I am 18 now, but because i havent socialized much and havent read alot of books, without societal and life experiences. I feel so behind, when i talk to people i feel like a 14 year old.... How did I become what I am. Hmm.... what can I do to change, I want to be like an 18 year old when I converse with other people, what should i do.,... What can i do ?????/Life question ... need REAL and supportive advice + help?
Moving from the Midwest after 30 years to the West Coast, I felt really out of it. I just layed low and observed and listened and picked up the lingo. So, just hang out with kids your age, stand back and listen and learn. You'll soon be in the groove, so to speak.Life question ... need REAL and supportive advice + help?
start into college and you'll have to mix with people and you'll learn fast.
life will give you the experience.Try socializing with


people who share some of your interest.18 is still


a young age,so dont be so hard on yourself.


Maybe read up on things that interest you,so you


will be more informative in a conversation.


Less time interacting on the computer will


help you with real life interactions with people.
Perhaps you could offer to do yard work or housekeeping in exchange for a highschool diploma.
I think the best way to solve this problem is to listen more than talking, listen to people as much as possible.





This way you will collect more experience by knowing how people think, what ideas do they have, how do they discuss their problems and topics.





And also, a very important thing you must do, is to trust yourself and stay above the influence no matter what happens and no matter what people might say to you..





Good luck in your life.. :)
Unfortunately, there's no short cut to maturity. If you feel you lack life experiences, go out and get some experiences under your belt. Get a job, further your formal education, join a social club that interests you and try to make some adult friends that way. You could even try to find a date thru a personals ad with someone your own age if you feel part of your problem is lacking romance/dating experience.





You can also read up on whatever topics interest you and whatever topics you think might help you feel more comfortable talking to others who are your age/older. Just remember that this lack of maturity could be just your imagination, and even if it isn't, there are many things you can do to help you ';catch up'; mentally to other adults, your age and older.





Relax, it will all be ok. Good luck!
socialize the more you do the more you learn..listen and learn...pick somebody thats real popular watch and listen to what he says and does when your with people and your at a loss for something to say or do think of that guy and what he would say or do or how he would say or do it
I don't think you should have to change. You will meet people who are like you and that you get along with well. If you try to change simply to talk to other people, are you even going to be able to enjoy a conversation?
get out, meet people, make some good friends, i dont mean the library either, believe me its a big world out there, with lots of people and things to do. dont let it pass you by. you will get into the grove of things ;)
read newspaper , surf the net for some educational info.,watch national geographic and other docu films.
start out either learning alot about one thing or a little about a lot of things! Just keep learning and reading and asking questions and doing research on others questions.