You could just meet the person and hang out with them. If you don’t know them, the best way to make a situation better is to meet them and make yourself comfortable. You can get to know that person by making conversation, playing games, or going out to eat or for coffee. I suggest you give the person a chance, even if you feel awkward. Maybe once you talk to them and see what you have in common, you will see it’s not so bad. Hope this helps!
