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How do I make friends?


Question Posted Tuesday September 6 2005, 11:47 pm

I just started a HUGE public middle school and have no idea how to make friends on my own. I have seven or eight that my friend introduced to me, but I kind of want to see who I can find with the same interests. I know that I can join clubs and everything, but I'm really shy and don't know how to start conversations without looking weird. Help me please!

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BabyButterfly answered Monday September 19 2005, 6:41 pm:
ok well let me try and help you if you really want to make new friends you might have to get over that being shy thing because if you dont then it will make everything harder for you so if i were you then i would try talking to more people that are in my classes and see if they have any of the same interests as me but if they dont its really not that hard you can still be friends. but if your not over the hole shy thing then try sitting with some the friends friends and try to get in on the conversation if you no what i mean.
p.s. if you need anymore help feel free to ask anytime.
*A$hl3y*

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ByReasonofUse answered Friday September 9 2005, 6:11 pm:
Be yourself. Laugh at what is funny to you not to everyone else. Be genuinely concerned about others. Help others that seem not to be liked. Gaining the respect of others is more important than being "cool." Stand by your beliefs, but speak with a concern for others, not a judgment of them. Get involved. Play sports, join the chess club, audition for the band or the school play. Find your interest, hang around the place where that interest is manifested and achieved, and you'll find the others with those interests. Don't be arrogant, but be confident. Don't be aggressive or passive, but be assertive. Speak up in class when the teacher asks a question, but help exploit the strengths of others. Don't try to stand out, but be outstanding at what you do. The Bible says, "whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might." What does that mean? Do those things that you're interested in with all your heart and to the best of your ability. People will see and react with you. God bless!

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poopiepantsgirly answered Wednesday September 7 2005, 8:42 am:
you should talk to people that make you feel comfortable. But you do need to try and lose the shyness that keeps you from making friends. Youll have to lose it some day. Just also try being yorself around people so they will get to know you better.

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karenR answered Wednesday September 7 2005, 1:06 am:
Sounds like you may be a bit shy. I'm not real good at starting up a conversation myself. I have a website about conversation starting for teens though that may give you some pointers. Hope it helps. :)

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SpartanDancer985 answered Wednesday September 7 2005, 12:25 am:
Just try to be cool around people and mabey they will like you and they will start the converstation lol.Just be yourself and if that dosen't work then i geuss just stick with your other friends since the new ones are being bitches lol.Well hope i helped lata!!


~Kristy~

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