Another thing that helps, is don't go into an Open RP area without some sort of reason for being there.
It will help you find reasons to RP. The biggest mistake people make is to just stand around and hope someone says hello. Figure out why your character is there, and things will start to fall into place. Here are some good ones I used.
"I lost something, can you help me find it."
"I'm looking for someone, can you help me find them?"
"I need directions."
Selling something illegal!
Buying something Illegal!
Wanting to sit in a specific seat! "Hey you you're in my seat"
There are so many though!
It will help you find reasons to RP. The biggest mistake people make is to just stand around and hope someone says hello. Figure out why your character is there, and things will start to fall into place. Here are some good ones I used.
"I lost something, can you help me find it."
"I'm looking for someone, can you help me find them?"
"I need directions."
Selling something illegal!
Buying something Illegal!
Wanting to sit in a specific seat! "Hey you you're in my seat"
There are so many though!