What to do next after saying 'Hi'

[CK23]

Saying 'Hi' to someone is like a major accomplishment for someone with SA... but trouble is what to do after you've said that croaky 'Hi' and you're standing like a dummy in front of the other person who you want to communicate with... what should be done after saying that 'HI' thing... just stand there trembling and see the other person go before you are shattered to bits again?? I dont see any cure for this menace... i'm just giving up... cant go on like this anymore... duh!

 

[weak]

i'd go with "how are you?"

it gets the job done

 

[Helyna]

Ask something open-ended, like "What classes are you taking?" (for college students) "Do you have a job/ how do you like your job?" "I saw ___ movie last weekend; did you see it?" Something that could start a conversation. Then, let the other person lead.