I feel like I'm a social outcast at school. No one bothers talking to me. What can I do?

Answer 1

Don't wait for people to come to you, put yourself out there.

Answer 2

Sometimes you need to reach out to people on your own and take some risks; if people respond rudely to you, then don't take it personally. It means their parents didn't raise them right. And anyone who doesn't respond to you probably doesn't deserve to be your friend.

Also try to broaden your ideas about who you'd like to have as a friend--there are lots of other "social outcasts" at school who probably could use a friend too. Also, keep in mind that 20 years from now all the popular kids wll probably be leading crappy lives and the outcasts will be living it up.

Answer 3

School is rough all around. The best thing I found to do was join a group with similar interests. For me, that was the debate squad, but it could be anything. If you have something in common with someone, it's easier to make conversation and you have a built in group when you're participating in it.

Also, are you trying to meet people? Or are you wating for them to approach you? The most popular people usually aren't the most interesting. There are lots of different people (maybe other "outcasts") who feel the same way you do. Trust me, when you're at your 10-year reunion, people will all say the same thing: "I thought I was the only one who felt that way!"

Good luck!

Answer 4

I know that this sounds cliched, but have you ever considered that those around you either also think of themselves as social outcasts, or think that you a stuck up. Why don't you make a decision to start a conversation with at least one person a day for the next two weeks. I guarantee that before the end of that time, you will have made at least one friend.

Answer 5

Take some time to look into yourself, think about what you like to do and what your interests are. For example, if you like to write poetry, why not look for a school poetry club where you'll find your fellow classmates with similar interests.

If you look for a school interest group (or a team sport) that appeals to you, you'll find other kids there that you'll want to talk to because they are into the same things you are. It's an easy way to make friends.

When you get involved in things and open up to people, people will open up to you.

Answer 6

First, analyze the reason why no one talks to you and try to reconcile the problem. Then make efforts to go up and initiate conversation with people. For instance, you could ask a group to join them at their lunch table, or you could try talking to someone that sits next you in class.

Answer 7

Maybe you can ask a couple girls to go to a movie or the library or to a park and hang out. I'm guessing you're kind of shy. Pick someone you think is nice and start talking to him or her. You don't need to have alot of friends to be happy. One really good friend is all that is needed. Good luck to you. Take care.

Answer 8

I wish you had said what made you the outcast. Like something you said and did.

I know just what you can do. You can study so well that others will admire you. And be kind and friendly to those who talk to you.
Keep a good front. Exercise and eat well, so you look good too.
Soon they will all include you.
All the best.

Answer 9

You haven't given much information, but perhaps you may need to approach the other students and start a conversation, they may well be under the impression you are not interested in becoming friends with them.

Answer 10

All I can say try going up to people and talk to them because the truth is people like people that draw attention theirselves.

Answer 11

Try making small talk with some people. Maybe they think you are mean or unsociable. Good luck!