i'm going to a thing this weekend where there will be lots of people i don't know. i really want to talk to new people and make friends with them, but i always feel awkward just joining a different group. any tips? i don't know what to say.. usually they aren't welcoming. i feel like i shouldn't talk too much, but i shouldn't just sit there. where's the balance? any tips on flirting with the guys too? should i flirt straight away or not? thanks
ebilgir_ answered Sunday June 24 2007, 6:58 pm: First of all, to be accepted into a group, you must engage in conversations. So, just work your way (physically) into a group. For instance, groups of people don't stand around talking still in a circle, they are moving constantly. Start in the back, and work your way into the middle. I've found that the best way to get into them is by saying something really funny and random from the back, where everybody looks at you with a smile. Of course, that's because everybody knows I'm crazy.
You just have to know when to say something that isn't too stupid, yet not too boring.
As for flirting, this is my approach:
Whenever you ARE in a group, talk about anything, when you see an opportunity to say something, say it! It might be your only chance, and people will notice you! Anyway, let the guys in the group know you even exist. Whenever the group decides to play a sport like football, join in and stand out, even if you're the worst, certain guys will make cute jokes about you (flirting). "Accidentally" touch a guy's butt, if they notice it and say like "ooh, do you like my butt?" and wave it in your face, say "no..." and start to blush or whatever, that's flirting too. If you play card games, sit across the table from whatever guy you like the most!
Oh, and to get he record straight, I'm not one of those flirty preps who have a new boyfriend every month. I'm the geek, yet everyone thinks I'm cool! Whoot!
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