It's like a vaccine. You get enough meaningless contact, it'll acclimatize you to being in their presence, warts & all. You'll see their pimples, smell their farts & kiss their horrid cum/tequila/Doritos morning mouth. Then you'll realize, as mysterious and intimidating as they are, they're no better than you.
Examine yourself Padawan. You are afraid of these creatures. Until you conquer your phobia, they will pwn you senseless. And how do you conquer a phobia. Immersion therapy.