Do empathise with your awkwardness Winnie. The one I always find awkward and hard to read, is the hanshake that develops into a grasp of thumbs...I never really remember that happening years back..or maybe people just didnt want to bond with me ...seems to be a latter day thing...I never initiate it but feel compelled to go through with it if someone offers it..... out of politeness
It has mate, happening right now, mate of mine's Son does 'Dirty Drum and Bass' nights , over Bedford way, regularly gets over 500.. 16 to 25 year olds in, out of their heads dancing all night ...ha ha He's invited me along....fancy coming