hi pcg, here is what i tell all my socially defunct clients
carry with you at all times a list of icebreaker topics.. these can be anything really, but try to avoid politics and religion. also, absolutely no mentioning your bodily functions at any point in the conversation. it could be something like this.
*PCG: Salaam Aunty. Kaisey hai aap? baal bachey? Uncle? Aap ka woh cute sa beta? :) :) Aunty: ws. :| PCG: Aur woh aaj mausam kitna hot thaa.. global warming ka hai zamana :( *
Soon you will have a regular circle of acquaintances wherever you go, and you will have no trouble breaking into cliques. Good luck.
Thats so true. No politics or religion.
Even In the workplace, when there aren't "desi's" its just better to talk about current events, interests, etc.