In more detail: the only way you can really improve a skill is by practicing at it until you're at least passably good at it. I'd recommend starting out with someone you actually like and going with easy small talk at first. The heavier stuff can wait until you're more comfortable with that type of thing.
Right now, you're not doing too shabbily at it. Lot of people seem willing enough to help you out here.
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In more detail: the only way you can really improve a skill is by practicing at it until you're at least passably good at it. I'd recommend starting out with someone you actually like and going with easy small talk at first. The heavier stuff can wait until you're more comfortable with that type of thing.
Right now, you're not doing too shabbily at it. Lot of people seem willing enough to help you out here.