OK, I am in the 7th grade right now. I am moving in with my dad for 8th grade. I live in Wisconsin, but I will be moving to Tenessee. I am afraid that when I start school I am going to say something dum, or not make any friends. What are some tips or anything to help me out??????? Pretty please with a cherry on top HELP ME!!!!!
2007-02-24 09:25:13 · 17 answers · asked by needsanswers7 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
if your scared of saying something dum just play it cool. from my experience people who try to fit in with the rest of the class and have a good sense of humour and/or are quite friendly or have like a good air about them make friends easily. i say be yourself, be funny(if you are) and just be friendly, but not too much! :) hope i helped!
2007-03-02 06:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by original girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It probably will take some time to make new friends so stay in touch with some of your current friends. That will help fill the void of loneliness. Just try really hard to reach out to new people and be a really good friend when you do meet someone new. Participate in after school activities in your new area and remember that falling in love could happen to you at any time and that would be great. Try carrying a smile with you wherever you go and say hi to people as they pass by. Find someone like you and start a conversation. Maybe meeting just one person will introduce you to other people. Be ready to do things by yourself for a little while and that will take off some of the anxiety you're having. Ask God for what you want every day and be in a good mood so it will happen. Keep telling yourself that you will be fine and imagine how that will happen. Nine tenths of success is being ready for it so stay open minded. Remember to talk to your dad about your feelings and through it all you'll find your way. Good luck with all the new and exciting things that you are about to discover!
2007-02-24 09:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try being yourself, if you don't you'll be in a big web of lies, one lie after another. If you say something stupid try to make a joke about it before anyone else makes a smart remark. If you have a lot more problems that you don't wanna talk about to strangers talk to someone in your school that you can trust with your secrets, like a school counselor or a parent. Keep in touch with your old friend in Wisconsin, get there numbers and talk to them if you have any questions or just want to talk. If you follow these tips and you'll have friends all around the school in no time.
2007-03-04 09:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by Annie F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go out of your way to look for friends. Be yourself and stand firm on your beliefs and values. That attracts more people. When someone approaches you, which most likely happens soon, then simply be honest and nice. Give yourself time to check things out and feel your way around the new school. Listen to others about activities and such you might be interested in. And give yourself a break as well. It must be hard moving at your age and leaving behind your friends. Until you make new friends, worthy of your friendship, keep in touch with the ones you have via letters, phone and e-mail. Best wishes to you.
2007-02-24 09:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by VW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine. Just be natural and yourself. You have a lot to offer in the way of friendship. It will take time but you will make friends. Not everyone finds a real good friend the first day in school or on the job or anywhere else as a matter of fact. Give it time and be yourself. You will be rewarded with many friends. Good Luck.
2007-03-03 11:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by andyt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in 11th grade right now, and I have done my fair share of moving around. The key to making friends is to be yourself and to try not to worry about saying or doing something dumb. Be yourself. The only people you really want to be friends with in the long run are the people who accept you for who you are. Don't be nervous; you'll do great. Good Luck!
2007-03-04 08:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait to see who comes to be your friend when you get to Tennessee. You'd be suprised about how kids react to the "new kid in town". They really like to be tour guides around school and around town. Have you visited before and met anyone in your dad's neighborhood? Start there....look for other kids who live near you. You don't need instant friends, just someone to point you in the right direction. Be sure to meet as many people as possible. Don't find one person and stick to her...as that can be suffocating. You will find someone who has a common interest with you, but be sure to chat. Talk with the other girls to find out where they go on weekends, where they go to buy cool clothes, etc. Girls are pretty quick to help each other when they think you're in need......try to smile often and respond to anyone who talks to you! Teenage girls can be rough if they think you're trying to make a move on their guys or if you seem like a snob! Talk to people on your way to or from classes. Find someone in class who is willing to show you how to get to your next class...
Good luck. I'm sure that you're going to do well. If you're really worried about saying something dumb, then do more listening than you do talking. Ask a lot of questions and keep the other girls talking! Best of luck to you! :)
2007-03-03 17:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by luv2teech2001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We moved last year, my son started 8th grade at his new school. He loves it. Sometimes being the "new"kid is good, people want to meet you, and the girls are excited to see a new face. My best advice is to play sports which gives you a built-in group of friends. It may seem scary, my son was reticent, but he loves his new school, and th Internet makes it very easy to keep in touch with your old friends. Change may be scary, but it can also be exciting and wonderful.good luck.the other thing that we did was to have my son go to the school before we actually moved and "shadow" a student with similar interests--they are now best friends.
2007-03-04 08:38:23 · answer #8 · answered by smp1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join all the clubs and social activities you can. Be pleasent and smile at everyone. A friendly smile will attract other friendly people. Volanteer. Enjoy yourself yourself. I went to 22 schools in 18 states. It's not easy, but it is an adventure. Good Luck.
2007-03-04 08:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by curious connie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself dear heart. People from Tennessee are very nice and you being from Wisconsin must also be very nice. I have a friend in Milwaukee and he is super! So, please do not worry. You will do just fine ! You are not going to say anything dumb ! Just mix with the other kids and get to know each other. They'll be interested in knowing about Wisconsin, and you'll be interested in knowing more about Tennessee !... Quite an interestng combination!.
2007-03-03 14:00:32 · answer #10 · answered by montralia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋