How can I speak to people who intimidate me?

Question

By intimidate, I mean that they're older than me and I think they'll find me boring. I'd love to speak to them because I always see them having fun and laughng a lot. I kind of wish I could just be like that.

How can I work up the courage to speak to them?

Answer 1

Be yourself and don't worry about it. Don't come across as immature. Dont get into conversations you dont know anything about. Think about your image and how you want to be perceived. As cliche as it sounds, if they are worth having as friends, they will come around and like you for who you are. Go to where they are and strike up a casual conversation about something that relates you to them, even it is asking for help on something. Remember, you are as good as they are even if it seems that they are so awesome from far away

Answer 2

When you take a public speaking class in college, one of the tricks they teach for dealing with nervousness is to imagine the audience has on only their underwear. Try it and see if it will help you.

Answer 3

Become an actress and pretend your not intimidated by them! I know, it sounds silly, but it works. Soon it'll be comfortable for you. Talk about what they are talking about, do things that they are interested in, find something that you have in common with them and go from there! :)

Answer 4

You're only boring when you think you are! Everyone has something worthwhile to contribute, including you.

Answer 5

i know what you mean... just talk relaxedly and dont try to make jokes.. then when you know them better.. you can make jokes.. try to find out what sort of person they are.. i really understnd your feeling

Answer 6

Learn to be assertive.