how do you?

Question

become more outgoing and just start conversations with older ppl, in high schoolespecially? i am in 9th grade, and am having trouble doing this. i really want some older friends and not just ones my age. the problem is i dont know how to start a converstaion that will last longer than whats up and start to grow a friendship. so what do i talk about and how do i start a lasting conversation that wont make me looks stupid?
please help.

Answer 1

You might try smiling, that's contagious you know, most people smile back and if they don't, youv'e lost nothing. Practice smiling as a habit,it helps create a nice personality. Your more attractive or handsome when your smiling.
Another way, shy one, is to quit telling yourself you are shy. You become what you tell yourself. Tell yourself stuff you want to hear
Find something about, or on someone, that you like and pay a genuine compliment. Everyone likes compliments.
Good luck to you, your going to do great, give it time.~~~~Jill

Answer 2

ask them what courses they have, what they liek to do, their hobbies, their fav music, classes, tv shows, stuff like that...