ok, i used to have a close group of friends i would usally hang out with in middle school , but when i went to high school , I lost touch with them , and now we completely ignore each other in the hallway.(because we are not in the same classes anymore) I would like to know how to make new friends , does anyone have any tips?
2007-02-24 08:57:24 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I am the same way you were in middle school: close group, probly will lose them in high school. I moved from New York to Florida a couple years ago and obviosly knew absolutely nobody, and the way I made friends was a combination of a few things. One was be totally cheery and bounce up to some big group of friends saying "Hi let's be friends!!!!!" in one breath so they would be like thinking "cool, she's energetic." and then they would say "ok I'm...". then another good way is go up to someone who looks like you (kind of lonely) and do the same thing. both of these work because people with lots of friends usually don't mind having more, and the same with people who have none. Also, you can go up to anyone and compliment them on their hair or their shirt or shoes or something. everyone likes a compliment.
2007-02-24 09:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by Miranda K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, i have the exact same problem as you. And im 14. Freshmen in high school. I used to be really outgoing and everything, but when i started high school i dont even talk at all! And its definently hard to make friends if youre shy. So, what i started to do was just smile at people. not a fake smile, but a sincere one. Also, asl questions to people you want to be friends with. Cos if u ask a question then they def have to answer right? Just be nice and friendly but def dont be too outgoing cos that can be really annoying to some people.
2007-02-24 17:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by Happysunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem too. High School is that way. But get out there and start chattin it up with them folks you think are interesting, cause they may have been thinking the same thing about you. Just be yourself and look around you for those you feel will connect. I promise you will get your new friends in a heart beat.
2007-02-24 17:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to games, events, join a club...If you like art take an art class, join band or choir if you like music, if you like sports try out for something...
High School is about being around people with your same interests....so do something like that and get to know some people that are more like you than your old friends were.
2007-02-24 17:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The great part about friends is that they have common interests...could be anything really- favourite T.V. Show(s), admiration or even hatred for certain celebrities, favourite musical considerations. Use this to your advantage, I'm sure you're not a total pariah...talk to some people and via conversation, find a common factor but please...don't be pretentious or pseudo-intellectual, it sucks. Godspeed!
2007-02-24 17:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by Akshat S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem leaving elem to middle then middle to high then high to college. Just talk to people like you know them be yourself then after a while you will keep talking to the same people then you will eventually become friends. Just be yourself. Join a club. That really works
2007-02-24 17:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by Im just tooooo freakin cute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say no mean no. When you say yes mean yes. This will get you respect. Respect will win you friends that like you. Also try and learn as much as you can so that you can converse with anyone on any topic. Keeps you from being boring, and makes you someone that people will want to know and be friends with.
2007-02-24 17:03:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BE YOURSELF! People will either like you or dislike you (don't bother with the ones who don't like you). Join some organizations, get involved - you'll meet new people with similar interests! Don't be a fake or "follow the crowd" just to "fit in" - you have to be true to yourself! Your indivduality makes you a special person - people will pick up on that and will be drawn to it! Be happy with yourself and who you are first! Friends will naturally follow!
2007-02-24 17:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by Jack Rabbit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to make friend, I think anyways is to just be yourself and mingle with people that have the same intrests as you. Then you should be able to make a lot of friends.
2007-02-24 17:10:42 · answer #9 · answered by Country Gal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An "ultimate answer" to your imprecise question lies in a simple guideline for making and keeping friends throughout life.
Simply become a friend that a friend would like to have. - I know this sounds rather CORNEY, but it is an undying "rule" that has endured.
2007-02-24 17:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋