It’s true for me, I don’t worry as much any more, of course I make less faux pas than I used to also. I’m more apt to sit at a table by myself and let others join me by looking approachable than I am to join a table. And if that fails I always have a book with me. I find that that gives other an opening, to ask what I’m reading. I find I’m more confident in old age.

Do you smile and give out compliments on minor things to create an opening salvo?