Ok i need some help. I'm 15, 5'2, kinda pretty I guess?? not the prettiest and not the ugliest girl in the school. The problem is that I'm shy. I know people tell me this all the time. I'm not shy around my friends at all, but when it comes to meeting new people I just dont know what to talk about! Nothing comes to mind when I'm around new people. and i dont want to say something stupid like "wow the weather is nice" or whatever. Help me! What should I say?? How do I become more outgoing with people? I think If i were more outgoing I might meet new people and meet new friends. am i right or wrong?
Additional info, added Wednesday June 30 2004, 8:29 pm: Also I dont want to be SO outgoing that people dont like me. Bcuz i know people like that and they bug me SOOOOO much! I also feel awkward and dont know what to talk about when 2 people are talking about something that I'm not "in" on. Like something that happened at a party that i wasnt at or somehting... what do i do?. Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? xo_underneath answered Friday July 2 2004, 6:26 pm: I'm the same way. But what you should do is ask them questions like "What's your favorite ..." and maybe they'll have the same likes as you and you can become good friends. =) [ xo_underneath's advice column | Ask xo_underneath A Question ]
hollisterchick answered Thursday July 1 2004, 4:20 pm: yes, if you become more outgoing you will meet more people. when you meet new people, you need to just make simple convo, say like "how old are you? when is you birthday?, where are you from?(only if they are new at your school)" and just find out basic info about them. then if they seem cool you could hang out with them more! if you want to become more outgoing then just join clubs, run for things such as president, secretary, VP, etc. in the end it really does make you more outgoing. dont be afraid to say what you think either! good luck! xoxo ~Sydra~ [ hollisterchick's advice column | Ask hollisterchick A Question ]
Mizz_C answered Wednesday June 30 2004, 9:36 pm: Your right..well just picture these new people as the friends that you already have. Do the same thingz around them dont reat them any different. But u might not wanna bring up any inside jokes that you and your friends might have that they might not get. You can simply start a convo by saying so wutz up, or wutz new, or wut are u doin this weekend...simple coverstaion starters. dont over do yourself though it might look pushy. and when ppl are laughing about a joke that you dont kno, if they bring up any subject that you can comment on do that.hope i helped.=)
Babyxtx09 answered Wednesday June 30 2004, 8:31 pm: okay i can relate cuz i use to be the same exact way.. im alwayz atleast a lil shy when u first meet me but ive gotten better.. wut helped me was hanging out with outgoing ppl.. all my best friends are far from shy and outgoing so its made me be the same way.. whenever i talk to someone new i say the most random things.. like i dont know.. just whatever may pop into my head at the moment.. no matter how stupid it is lol.. sometimes it helps if its random and stupid cuz then it makes them laugh and that helps break the ice and make it a lot easier to talk! try telling a story bout somin funny that happened to you that day or last week or WHENEVER! as long as it makes ppl then ur set to go! lol i hope i helped ya!
Maisie answered Wednesday June 30 2004, 8:30 pm: You've got the right idea, kid. Be outgoing. Go out more often. Hang out with your friends at social events more often. If you've met someone new, find some way to compliment them. It's cheap, I know, but it'll get them on their good side and there's a good chance they'll be the ones to start your next conversation. Pay attention to new people; close attention. Find things you have in common and point them out. It really helps, I guarantee it.
dancer_freak05 answered Wednesday June 30 2004, 8:26 pm: I was the same way. Yes, If you become more outgoing you will meet LOTS and LOTS of new people. Just tell them about yourself and ask them questions about themselves. Usally u can ask what kinda music they like and if you like the same kind then you could have a 30 min conversation. Just find something that you have in common. [ dancer_freak05's advice column | Ask dancer_freak05 A Question ]
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