I've seen a few threads on here with people who have a hard time socializing and coping with other people, etc.

So why not compile everything we've accumulated so far about social faux pas and general social behaviour?

Be it meeting women (or men), meeting new people, starting relationships, getting out of the friend zone, getting out of the house, playing people, or just plain everyday interaction.

One thing that I noticed is that when you start caring about everything alot less, you tend to attract alot more people.
Also, when meeting new people, stay away from personal subjects and depressing matters. Keep conversation light, interesting and funny. Although it is hard to do... Anyone know how?

If people don't seem comfortable around you, and tend to aviod you, you may be coming on too strong, let them come to you. If they see something interesting in you, they'll be more interested. This isn't to say that you should not talk to people indefinitly, but if there is successful first contact, don't take it as "omg best friends forever"

Anyways, if anyone has creative criticizm or other helpful advice, I'm sure everyone would appreciate it.

shut the fuck up, or speak up.

thats my best tip. usually when I tend to meet the nerdier more akward types irl, they want to talk waaaay too much, or sit silently and not say a word.

I am talking to you to have a conversation, not be lectured or give a lecture. people need to learn to give and take, not be too much on one side or another.

also, if someone is dropping hints that they don't want to be talking to you anymore...

A. let them go, try and talk to them another time.
B. offer to accompany them, runs risk of pissing them off.