Talking to girls

Hey guys. For a queer dude with brothers and mostly straight guy friends, I feel like the biggest strain on my social life is having good social skills w women/women presenting folks. Like i was born with the part of the brain that doesnt know how to do that. Any tips? I think if ive learned anything though its that girls dont like nice guys!!!!! Being serious/kind of a dick really has helped keep the conversation going. Any other pointers? I work/school with alot of ladies and its awkward, need to turn it around.