ok i just moved to a new school and im kinda shy (kinda as in i dont talk to ANYBODY and only smile, nod, or shake my head when someone says somethings to me. How can I make new friends?? How can I get confidence??
2007-01-16 13:51:48 · 13 answers · asked by Dan =] 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
you're a guy...so any publicity is good publicity....me personally...i laugh a lot...loud but not obnoxiously loud...im known for that...ppl usually warm up to me when i laugh at their jokes...lame or funny...
2007-01-16 13:55:20 · answer #1 · answered by unpredictedmystery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to do is exactly what you're doing. Smiling alot and being nice. The next thing to do is listen to the other kids about what they're doing and figure out if they like what you like. Is sports a big thing for them, band, or the new tv show... once you hear someone talking about something you really like join in the conversation.
But whatever you do be aware how much you conform or stick out. Most people will say 'be yourself' but if you are a sport-hating, musical-loving person in a anit-music all sporting school then try to be what people seem to like. That feeling that the conforming people have more fun is NOT an illusion. They are. Why? Because everyone likes them and what they like.
Good luck finding friends. And if all else fails focus on school or something to take your mind off it.
2007-01-16 14:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by Petrea Izefia Matkeoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join a team or group. If your into sports try that . If not most schools have different programs that you could interact with your peers. ex: band/choir or the school play. Or try the yearbook staff. I would speak to your guidance counselor to find out which would be best for you. Good luck.
2007-01-16 14:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by emy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really can't force friends but god, I know it's horrible. I've moved enough to know that. Go easy. There will be select few who'll come talk to you, be nice but don't be too shy to start a conversation with anyone. Try joining a few after school clubs. That helps too.
2007-01-16 14:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get involved!!! Join some clubs and volunteer for specific duties where you have to talk to people.
That's what I always did (and I moved a lot). Band and theatre people always are the most frioendly to newcomers, I think.
2007-01-16 14:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by sleepyfrog76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww i know how you feel and it can be hard. my advice would be to just be friendly to people. soon enough you'll make a friend. you can also try joining clubs or sports. thats a great way to get to know some people and have things in common.
good luck
2007-01-16 13:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by magic* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohhh, ouch, that's always bad...
don't worry about it, im sure that there are people in your school that's etra friendly. i normally always find time to befriend the new kid...
just relax, make a few jokes, (normal jokes, nothing bad or distastful), and be show everyone that you're a nice guy!
2007-01-16 13:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by b0b 7h3 l337 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some kind of after-school activity that you enjoy. like sports or art or something. talk to people that like the same things you do. you'll fit right in. don't worry.
2007-01-16 14:35:08 · answer #8 · answered by T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by greeting people and saying hello,it takes a little time too,join clubs,sports or invite some one over or out somewere...ull be fine,i was that way too.. gl tc
2007-01-16 14:49:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter what always be yourself!!! dont make someone like you for who your not!! and try to find really nice people to fit in with when i went to a new school i know itt was sorta scary cuz you dunno anyone but i just was myself and i have those same friends untill now!!!
2007-01-16 13:58:32 · answer #10 · answered by (: 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋