Hahah this is a great response @ddua :D
I laughed reading this, really enjoyed it – playful and thought provoking. Great tips. I like the idea:

Ask to join you for things that do not require talking.

Good technique. Conversation can then flow naturally from whatever activity you're doing – rather than forced at gunpoint over a meal or drinks.

Mwahaha – your hacker friend is hilarious too lol.

Oh, and thanks for the shout out.

Anj x