The best way to socialize is to get a linkshell. You can look on this site under WORLDS and pick your server. Then look at the linkshells offered and join one. If you want to chat in a limited location type /say first. If you want to communicate in a wider area type /shout. If you want to communicate with a single player without anyone else hearing the conversation or if that person is in a different location type /tell. You can check my blogs on The Lodestone for some basic information. Be aware the new player information is on page 2 and 3. Genine Asura blogs. I hope you enjoy your time adventuring!