i'm not terrible at it, but i long ago realized that the better talkers got the better funding, so i read this, and i think it helped a little. people usually tell me that i'm easy to speak to for an engineer.
You might find this book: Conversationally Speaking to be helpful with social awkwardness. It's an easy read with good strategies on how to become a more social person.
All of these remarks are excellent ideas. I also have had difficulty with conversations. They have books on it. I bought one called Conversationally Speaking to help me. The information in it is basically the same as what's been said here. After reading it, practice by striking up conversations with people in the elevator, or line at the cafeteria.
>Go over to him and start a conversation. If you are shy . . . .
You might want to take a look at this popular book: https://www.amazon.com/Conversationally-Speaking-Increase-Personal-Effectiveness/dp/1565656296/ref=sr\_1\_1