I think you're better than I am. I will wander into a room where I don't know anyone and immediately drift toward the nearest wall or chair by the wall. I don't really go out in groups but I used to and I did feel like I was just part of everything else going on. Not really having any unnecessary conversation.

I have started to strike up conversations with people who have that same lost expression as me and talk to them. Not everybody shows up to somewhere already having a group or significant other to cling to. I believe it is just finding someone who is willing to keep your interest. If you're just going out to be out or because you'd feel bad for your group who wants you to come with them, then your mind is already set on not participating.

Is there an interest group you can join up with so you already have something to mutually discuss? A meetup or something like this? I think in the right environment you'd really be great to talk to. I don't know you and you interest me... I know this is nothing coming from me, but I mean that.