How to talk to people?

I feel like online I know how to talk to people then irl. Like I genuinely can’t continue convos for the life of me and I feel like everyone else around me is able to and idk I feel like it’s bc im a shy person but who knows

Are you neurodivergent?

Just like anything interacting with people is a skill. You just have to practice and it gets easier with time. You aren't alone either, it seems a lot of people prefer to interact online instead of irl. Also don't worry about coming off as cringe or whatever. Who cares, it's what makes people interesting. Just be yourself and forget about anyone that is judgy.

Hopefully my advice will be helpful. I’m not the best at conversations either, but this stuff usually works for me: 

For starting convos, I usually start with something small, maybe just asking “How have you been?” or “What’s on your mind right now?” (the latter to encourage deeper conversation). You could also give someone a compliment, and that can start conversations depending on what you’re complimenting. 

Then to continue I try building on that, like maybe asking follow-up questions. Or maybe they’ll ask you something back or compliment something you have. You can always build on that. You could also ask if they’re interested in any certain shows, movies, games, books, music, etc. especially if you notice they have an accessory relating to a fandom. (That’s how I’ve made some of my friends at least lol) 

The best way to tell if someone’s actually interested in having a conversation with you is if they give you good answers or not. If they give you really short, 1-2 word answers and not say anything afterward, then they might not be interested in a conversation. 

And also you can just say whatever’s on your mind (of course, don’g say anything inappropriate or too personal) and make a conversation of it. It might seem weird, but you can make some good conversation out of that sometimes too, just anything in the spur of the moment that you observe or are thinking about. 

Be yourself, and keep living your normal life. Once the small talk happens, ask them about topic X.
Don't overthink trying to keep the conversation going for too long, you might lose the natural flow. Just stay a bit curious and engaged throughout the conversation.

Overall, No masks, no acts, just pure you.

people can tell when you're being fake so don't do that. in fact being fake usually turns people off from you and only makes fake friends that just barely keep you around. if you're yourself (which i know isn't helpful but literally), you'll make better friends.

but i know being yourself doesn't always work, sometimes people don't like you being yourself. so i mean there's levels to this, you have to find a balance between being yourself and being a presentable person. try to wait until you're in a situation where you're forced to interact with someone like school or work and then try to start conversation, what i usually do is comment on one of their pins or a clothing item or i say i like their hair or something they're doing that they seem interested in. that'll immediately get their attention and start a conversation. from there just have a conversation. 

the most important things to remember are no one is as smart as they seem like they are. in your mind, there's a much bigger skill gap in conversation than there actually is. like as someone who's hung out with nerds and popular kids, everyone is weird and no one knows what they're doing. if you talk to everyone like a friend you won't have a problem, and if you do have a problem it's the other persons fault so don't get intimidated, they're just being a bitch. hope this helps