Some good advice (don't be pedantic, don't tell people what they should do), some not so good.
Becoming a geek is more socially acceptable these days. A lot of people are interested in technology. A few girls find shy, geeky guys attractive. (Though perhaps that's just the fashion for thick-framed glasses).
Seriously, being a geek is a lot less shameful than you might think. I can think of multiple people I know who don't seem geeky but have multiple geeky interests. A dope-smoking guy from South London who downloads graphic novels. A rugby-playing privately educated girl who played Dungeons and Dragons as a teenager. A weightlifting Australian who enjoys bad fantasy novels.
My personal advice: Be interested in people. Try to make others feel good about themselves, as opposed to making yourself look good. Match your speaking style to the other person.
Becoming a geek is more socially acceptable these days. A lot of people are interested in technology. A few girls find shy, geeky guys attractive. (Though perhaps that's just the fashion for thick-framed glasses).
Seriously, being a geek is a lot less shameful than you might think. I can think of multiple people I know who don't seem geeky but have multiple geeky interests. A dope-smoking guy from South London who downloads graphic novels. A rugby-playing privately educated girl who played Dungeons and Dragons as a teenager. A weightlifting Australian who enjoys bad fantasy novels.
My personal advice: Be interested in people. Try to make others feel good about themselves, as opposed to making yourself look good. Match your speaking style to the other person.