here in my location street smarts means a person knows their way around, knows their self very well, knows how to solve their problems, having the experience and knowledge to get out of dangerous situations.

examples of being street smart ....

a person is at work and the phone is ringing, theres meetings to go to, theirs co workers that want a person to do this that and the other thing..

a street smart person instead of entering panic mode and being overwhelmed by all that work stress will think ok this is my job and puts the phone on hold, finds the co worker the information they need, comes back to the phone and writes down what the caller needs and lets them know they will look into the problem and get back to them and then attends the meeting, when meeting is done works on what ever the caller on the phone needed.....no panic anxiety and not getting the job done. just knowing this is what my day is going to be like and getting on with doing what needs to be done.

another example of street smart is a woman walking alone and discovers that group of people over there are really paying attention, rather than screaming and taking off running in a total panic she stays calm, crosses the street as if going to that building over there and faking a phone call on her cell phone... hi Im here if you look out your window you will see me, then enters the building across the street and waits safely for the group of guys be be on their way. and if they dont leave in a reasonable amount of time finds another exit or mode of transportation to get to the correct destination of where they were going to begin with.

another example of street smart is being able to be to work on time, being able to manage classes if in school, being able to cook, clean and take care of one self.

socializing in my location means walking over to someone and beginning a conversation and staying there to hold a conversation, it means going to a party with a friend and rather than sitting on the couch all evening wishing one was home, they participate in the party activities, talking and enjoying their self.

here in my location we have classes that teach a person how to be street smart (having the experience and knowledge to take care of their self and their problems) and we have leisure activity classes for those that want to socialize. for example right now my wife and I are in a bowling league, and we get together with our friends to attend broadway shows for socialization,

my suggestion... maybe you can join a group or activity in your location where you can get together with other people and have some enjoyment time. or maybe you can call a friend and say hey want to go do this together.... thats what socialization is in my location.