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OK. That didn't work.

My problem is that I'm too stifled. I'm going to DO the "social freedom exercises" of Brad P. I might even try to bark like a dog on the T. Whatever.
The exercises are, in order:
1. Make eye contact with 3 people. Hold it as long as possible.
2. Ask a stranger what time it is.
3. Ask a stranger for directions.
4. Ask for directions then make small talk for 30 seconds.
5. Small talk with a store clerk for 2 minutes.
6. Last 3 minutes with a rapport seeker (homeless person, environment-saver, etc.) without giving into their demands.
7. Small talk with a store clerk even as the next customer is getting rung up.
8. Tell a joke in front of people I know.
9. Dance a little in a public place.
10. Walk down the street while singing or rapping.
11. Start a conversation with a stranger and make that person laugh.
12. Butt into a conversation, as if I've been part of it the whole time.
13. Dance FULL OUT in a public place (Billy Elliot)
14. Recall an embarassing moment in front of a safe group.
15. Recall an embarassing moment in a 1-on-1 with a stranger.
16. Tell a joke in front of a group of strangers.
17. Moonwalk in a circle in front of strangers.
18. Tell a stranger a deep, dark secret.