Really Shy!! any tips to talking to new people?

Question

i am going to a new school, and i am really shy, how can i meet people?

Answer 1

There is some good advice above already. One thing I'll add is this. Shy people do not always realize that other people, even the seemingly outgoing ones, are very self-conscious too. I was very shy in high school, then in my senior year, I was shocked to discover that some people thought I didn't talk to them because I thought I was so superior to them. They took my shyness as rejection! Sure it's a risk to try to start up a conversation with someone, but most of the time, nothing bad happens, and once in a while you actually meet someone who can become a friend. Since you are going to be in a new school, nobody has any preconceptions about you. It's a great chance for a fresh start. Let other people discover what a cool person you really are.

Answer 2

The holding of your body is important.You should lower your sholders a little bit and straighten up your back.While talking,you should pay your atention on gesticulation.Crossed hands can say that you aren't willin to talk,so it is better for you to put your hands a side,or on your waist.That way,you will look much more preparid for the talk.Keep eye contact.You don't have to stare at your future friend,but you must keep an eye contact,even for just a second.If this is hard for you,you should practice a little bit facing the mirror.Eventually,you will feel much more free.If someone smiles at you,you shouldn't look somewhere else,but smile back.In the begining it will be funny to you,but eventualy,you will sucseed.You have the best atentions,so you will not acomplish anything,if you keep being withdrawn.You should just think positive and active.It is important to have a motivation.If you want to brake the ice,and you don't have anything to say,just smile.Smile worths more than 100 words.Be brave.Someone thinks that being shy is sweet.Just be natural and yourself. Maybe this will cheer you up:many celebreties ( like Jessica Simpson,Jennifer Aniston,Jessica Alba,Avril Lavinge,Shakira and many more)had problems to speak to people.But,with time,they got over it.And so will you!Just be yourself and natural,like i said. Good luck!

Answer 3

it's alright to be shy, i used to be. here are some things I did that made me less-shy. first, whenever you go to the store, ask one of the employees where the cereal is or something easy like that. whenever someone starts a conversation at school, try joining. this will let your classmates know that you are friendly. smile a lot and always be polite. this will help you make new friends and become less shy. try joining the yearbook staff or some club you would like to join at school. this is a good way to make new friends. participate a lot in class and approach the teacher after class and ask them a question, even if you have to make something up. this will let your teacher know that you are interested in learning. try sitting with different people at the lunch table once or twice a week, so you can make a lot of friends. invite friends to parties at your house and email them a lot so that they know you care for them. good luck to you! :)

Answer 4

First of all, take a DEEEP breath, ok? MOst people are reluctant to talk with new people.. more people are "shy" than you would think. ..why? Because they force themselves to say hello, etc... As someone on "answers" told me, just realise that not everyone you meet willbe your best friend. Take it easy, put your shoulders back, take that breath, and just say, "hello", even if just in passing. Ask for help in finding your classroom(s), help with your locker combination.. Just be pleasant to others. You'll see that people will remember this and eventually seek you out!

Answer 5

For one thing, don't try to be what you're not. If you're shy, be shy. Also, It has been several years since I graduated high school. But I have learned that if it be high school, work or whatever, there are always people who will offer their friendship. appreciate them and you have nothing to worry about.

Answer 6

shy is tough. just try eye contact and a nice smile. if you get both back then pick up conversation with a simple hi. it gets me every time... i will start taking back and then, presto no more shy.

Answer 7

smile and say hi try someone who is alone