In my opinion, the three primary social abilities are not well defined. According to the Core book p406-410:
Performance covers artistic expression, including speeches
Presence covers leadership and persuasion, including intimidation
Socialize covers understanding what makes people tick and the rules of etiquette, it's application ranges from being a master of small talk to being the life of the party to fine art of the insult
In social combat, however, only presence and performance are used offensively. Core book p172:
Presence is used when you are acting against a single individual or, maybe no more than a handful of people at best.
Performance is used for groups of people.
Performance covers artistic expression, including speeches
Presence covers leadership and persuasion, including intimidation
Socialize covers understanding what makes people tick and the rules of etiquette, it's application ranges from being a master of small talk to being the life of the party to fine art of the insult
In social combat, however, only presence and performance are used offensively. Core book p172:
Presence is used when you are acting against a single individual or, maybe no more than a handful of people at best.
Performance is used for groups of people.