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Pretty shy


Question Posted Friday June 24 2005, 5:22 pm

I can be pretty shy. When it comes to guys and sometimes even making new friends. I am going into a new school now, and I just want to be able to have as many friends as possible. And I don't want to be standing there seeing all of these girls talking to guys just because they look confident and walk a certain way. Do you think that makes a big difference? Being confident in yourself and showing it? Or am i just hopeless? Let me know. How can I fix this?

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pinkfairy1773 answered Sunday June 26 2005, 5:37 pm:
Ok let me be truthful. its not going to be walk in the park and it might be little hard.

well you can join a school club. and also bring a magazine around with you. but dont get in trouble like reading in class room but bring it to lunch and read it, i am pretty sure it will open up a conversation with new person.

also, you can ask them for paper or stuff. and make sure to say thanks and lots of smiles

and if you are meant to be best of friends, it wil happen when you dont even notice it.

and when you think back, you will wonder how you guys became friend. since it happened quite a while ago and you guys will click right away.

also, before the bell, talk to people around you asking what class do they have next. and if they have same class with you, ask them if they can show you, since you are new and all.

and if that dont help, email me anytime..

=)

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milliethu answered Sunday June 26 2005, 1:28 pm:
well, holding your chin up slightly can make you look alot more confident. and yes, it makes a big difference, but you can fake confidence just from how you walk or stand. and dont be afraid to talk to people. just by simply asking someone their name can make you seem alot more friendly. just be like, "hi whats your name?" when they anser, you say, "my names _______. im a new student. well, i gess i will see you around, _____." its not as hard as it seems. i used to be really really really shy to the point where if a guy said hi to me i would just feeze but im getting over it, and you can too. hope i helped!

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Mackenzie answered Sunday June 26 2005, 1:12 pm:
Confidence DEFINITELY makes a diffeRece, oh yes. Confidence is sexy, and confidence shows. You see otheR people at school who may be veRy open and funny.... theiR confident; now DON'T THEY get youR attention??? Of couRse they do... and doesn't it even sometimes make you feel betteR oR happie.. even if only foR that split second?? I know I feel that way a lot. People aRe moRe inclined to sway to the confident kids, because they alReady kind of have a feel foR theiR peRsonality. And it's not difficult to be confident, Hun. Smile, smile, smile... as smiles DO get noticed!! Honestly, you just have to be bold and go foR it. Hasn't a Random peRson eveR come up to you at school and just said 'Hello' out of nowheRe???? And didn't that make you feel special??? And didn't you automatically foRm a high opinion of them in youR head??? Exactly, thus why you should set youR feaRs aside [if you have them?] and just go foR the gloRy!! You can do this; I have complete faith in you. :D

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Solemnstar answered Sunday June 26 2005, 12:16 pm:
first off its a good mix of confidice trust and suspicion when your new.find a group of nice people that are friends and see if you can be their friend.then from them learn whos good friends and not.work from there.

Solemnstar

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CheerGirlee123 answered Saturday June 25 2005, 10:19 pm:
hey..ok one word confidence. you need to be confident in your self. if you show them that your not afraid to make friends then they will be your friend. a famous quote goes...to make a friend, be a friend. and also...if you want a boyfriend then try your hardest. show him that you can be a good girlfriend and also if you really want to make a splash then ask your parents about throwing a boy girl party and then get to know people. hope i helped *Kelley*

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xxspillmyheartforyouxx answered Saturday June 25 2005, 9:08 pm:
Well I can tell you that having confidence in yourself will help you meet new people. chances are you won't meet too many people if you are close minded and shy. just be open and be willing to have conversations and you should be fine =D

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SmileLikeYouMeanIt answered Saturday June 25 2005, 7:43 pm:
I definitely think that being confident and showing it makes a difference. If you just sit there while everyone else is socializing, people will think that you don't want to talk to them or be thier friend. If you go right up to people and talk to them, you will easily make friends. Being confident will help you to seem more approachable and people will want to talk to you and get to know you. However, when you do talk to people at this new school, don't be fake and act like someone you're not. Just be yourself and everyone will love you for you... at least your real friends will. Just be confident, be friendly, and BE YOURSELF!

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LauraRoxz answered Saturday June 25 2005, 1:56 pm:
your not hopeless!

you dont have to show your confident just be yourself... i never really had this problem so its sorta hard for me... uh just pretend your talking 2 1 of your friends (that are girls) and see what happens.. youll just talk to them regualrly and no differntaly!!

okay so the part about making friends you wanna do a project that will introuduce you to them or walk up and introuduce yourself.. i know it might feel weird but you can say-

"im new here will you show me around" or somehting nice and friendly... and then youll be introuduced to all her friends and your friendships will be made!

sorry if i didnt help! but i hope i did!

&hearts lAuRa &hearts

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Mayhem answered Friday June 24 2005, 8:32 pm:
If you don't mind me saying your self-esteem seems like its in dire need of repair! When going to a new school, make sure you look and feel as confident as possible because if you make yourself seem nervous and shy bullys will tend to pick up on this and you definitely don't want that. If you have problems with self-esteem just tell yourself: "im not going to let these idiots make me feel like crap, i am what i am and if they can't deal with that..tough" and if anyone trys to put you down, just remember: People put other people down because they're insecure about themselves. Also, try joining clubs or groups to try meet new people and make friends. I really hope this helped and Good Luck in going to your new school, i wish you all the best.
Mayhem

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memoryroad answered Friday June 24 2005, 7:48 pm:
I think that being confident in yourself DOES make a big difference. You need to stop, and just ponder and think about how you are you, and how you are changing and becoming a better person with each day. Life is just life. Tell yourself you will not let this fear get in the way of your happiness. Make things happen. :) Goodluck

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