I can relate to your sentiments about others not "getting" RP. One of my friends is into it, but not so much the others. Oh well, it's their loss! I just recently truly started it myself, and my best advice is to not sweat it so much and just jump in one day! (It's what I had to do.) The Grindstone event every Saturday is a great place for some RP without putting too much pressure on yourself, if I may make a suggestion.
Anyways, welcome to the forum!
Anyways, welcome to the forum!