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Dubois delivers a funny, refreshingly relatable debut that speaks to anyone who’s ever spiraled over a handshake, a hello, or a too-short text. This rare self-help guide meets anxious, introverted readers exactly where they are—no fake pep talks, no patronizing scripts, just smart, witty, and genuinely practical advice for surviving (and even enjoying) human interaction. 

She writes with the candor of someone who has stared down every awkward silence and lived to tell the tale. From misfired jokes to blank-minded introductions, she turns the painful moments most of us replay at 3 a.m. into lessons and laughter. Each chapter blends psychological insight with lived experience, starting with body-calming techniques and moving toward the subtler arts of first impressions, small talk, and reading a room without the elusive “secret handshake.”  Quick-reference cheat sheets, follow-up prompts, and “Mental Pit Stops” encourage real-time practice, while bite-sized tips make even the scariest scenarios feel manageable. Dubois’s humor keeps the pages turning—her “stealth breath” trick for public self-soothing is both memorable and instantly actionable. 

Whether you’re a teen navigating group chats, a late bloomer learning to decode social cues, or an overthinker who’d rather pet a dog than mingle, this book offers a gentle but effective path forward. 

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