My best friend is really popular, not becuse of her looks (or her clothes kinda.. she has okayy style) she's popular because of her personality. Well i come up with a whole bunch of funny things, and I'm really shy so i only act crazy in front of her. Well she steals my "funny" thing lol, and everyone just loves her. When I'm telling a joke, I fear the sound of crickets chirping at the end. I'm not a good speaker, except for with my best friend, so any help to "boost" my confidence or express my personality better..? aack.
2007-01-04 11:17:45 · 10 answers · asked by goesonyahooanswerswhenbored 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
first of all, self confidence comes from yourSELF. learn to speak in front of others by gradually talking to more people at a time. like, start w/ ur friend. add more people. eventually, you'll be even more popular. or, you could try not telling her anything funny, and pass the time with something else. like talking about boys, or shopping. if that doesn't work, talk to your friend. if she's a true one, she'll understand and stop taking ur jokes. but if she keeps doing it or gets mad, she's not a worthy friend
=]. good lucky.
2007-01-04 11:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by aznsport123 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
omg, I know what you mean! I'm really shy too.
The only way to boost your confidence and express your personality better is to realize that you are just as good as your friend is. Also, remember to believe in yourself. Whenever you feel hesitate about speaking up, just swallow your fears and do it. It may be extremely hard at first, but I can guarantee you that these kind of risks help you believe in yourself and will make people wanna get to know you. The bad thing about being the quiet kid is that people stop telling each other to be quiet because you have something to say-they sort of just ignore you and think, "Oh, they'll never talk. They're always going to be quiet." Prove everybody wrong!
You could even ask your best friend if she could help you out. Ask her if she could help you get the courage to speak up too and help you let out your personality like you do around her. I'm sure she'll be glad to help you out too.
Remember:Just swallow your fears and do it!!!!
Good luck!
2007-01-04 19:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by sweetdollツ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have somthing funny to say, say it in front of your friend along with her popular friends. If she's a good friend she will laugh even if it's not funny. And if the other people dont laugh and are mean to you then those arn't the people you want to be hanging out with anyways.
2007-01-04 19:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by For Real!<3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its okay you do not have to be funny because you want new freinds but it does help you if your histarcal!! I spent my time in 8th grade talking about people and now im popular but thats not the only way to get it!!!
2007-01-04 19:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Corey G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advice anybody can give you about social interaction is to BE YOURSELF!!! Don't worry about what others think. In 10 years nobody will remember any of this anyway, so just do what makes you happy!
2007-01-04 19:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by A T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is who she is, and you are who you are. Not everyone is outgoing and popular/ not everyone is shy and funny (with their best friend) Be happy with who you are and don't try to be someone you are not. It will make your life so much easier.
2007-01-04 19:22:01 · answer #6 · answered by NAN G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ,just be yourself and stop leaning on your best for attention,people are going to have to like you for who you are,and if they dont its their problem not yours.Dont worry about what everyone thinks...
2007-01-04 19:22:32 · answer #7 · answered by BOBBIE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just try being out in the open obviously she takes credit for your jokes and humor infront of other people so give it a shot.
2007-01-04 19:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try 2 tell her you dont want 2 be ignored . and tell her that you want 2 be popular also. try 2 be nice about it
2007-01-04 19:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by Debbie / Devil { R.U } 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paxil
2007-01-04 19:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by Khandi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋