I have been trying to make friends for years now to no avail, I don't know if it is because of my impeccable grammar skills or because I am an amazing mathematician. If anyone can give me tips or wants to share their stories please I would love to hear it.
2007-04-16 18:22:20 · 10 answers · asked by Jason M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
it;s the ego
2007-04-16 18:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say "Is it my impeccable grammar skills?" or "I'm an amazing mathematician." Who would care if you say and feel that quite honestly. I don't have great social skills myself but I wouldn't make people feel... worthless or under myself. That's not what a friend does. Laughing, joking, sharing common interestists helps you make friends and be a better friend. Understand you may be great at something but don't throw it in peoples faces. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.
2007-04-17 04:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably has to do with how you relate to people. Conversations are usually strongest when the people involved have something in common or a common interest. Talk about movies and tv, books, family, pets, interesting highlights of your day, and etc, you know, experiences everyone can share, give an opinion on, etc. Be nice and open minded. And ask lots of questions. Everyone's number one favorite topic is themselves after all!
2007-04-17 01:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by lovelydragonprincess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you have to do when you pass someone you see every day is be the first one to say, "Hi!" with a smile. Eventually people will start talking to you.
It they don't, the next thing you do is tell them you like their hair, or shirt, or shoes. That kind of thing. Maybe ask them where they had their hair done and if they like the place. Or is that a favorite shirt. Personal stuff like that.
(And, for heaven sake, don't treat a conversation as if it is a contest to see who wins. I knew one guy who would always say the opposite of what you said and thought that was witty conversation!)
2007-04-17 02:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by Tina Goody-Two-Shoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join a math club. Grammar has nothing to do with friendship. Real friends love you for who you are. Find ones that share your interests. Get off the computer...go out side...and do something with other people.
2007-04-17 01:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making friends has nothing to do with being a great mathematician or great grammar skills,it is being enterested with people, and a good listener.
2007-04-17 01:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Vannili 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK. The first pointer of the day is: stop bragging about how intellectually superior you are. I know you probably are really intellectually superior, but you don't have to point it out quite so much.
Act genuinely interested in other people. Ask them about themselves, what music they are listening to, about their work, that kind of thing.
Pretend like you are sherlock holmes, and search for small things that tell you alot about the person and comment on those things. People like to be noticed, and respond to people who seem genuinely impressed or interested in them.
Try not to be too self absorbed and try to not just talk about your own thing. The key is to get the other person to talk about themselves some too.
Good luck.
2007-04-17 01:28:12 · answer #7 · answered by julliana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well try and be yourself and not talk down to people which i am sure you aredoing. i bet you also are telling them in ways that you are smarter then them? i know you are knew some guys really smart but they always brought that mess up. well you have to be honest and nice and its sometimes has to be learned.
2007-04-20 22:28:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for starters, how old are you. but it looks to be like you have geek syndrome. don't worry i'v been through it. it took me a little while, but be yourself, don't worry about making friend, it will happen.
2007-04-17 01:28:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If anyone can give me tips or wants to share their stories please I would love to hear it."
you forgot the comma fag
2007-04-17 01:28:58 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Phil 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋