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Hi, I am transferring to a new school this year and I don't know too many people that will be in my classes. Any tips on how to make friends/good impression on the first few days of school? Also any tips on how to overcome being shy if new people come and talk to me?
Thank You
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First of all, if you THINK you're going to be alone and have a pessimistic view on your potential for making friends, you will be alone.
That being said, making friends really isn't all that hard. Just talk to people! Here are a few ways you can start a conversation:
1. Compliment them.
- If they're wearing a nice pair of shoes, or some cute jeans, tell them. Let them know you like their shoes, and then ask where they got them. After that, ask if they're comfortable or something. Don't be annoying about it, but take interest in the person you're talking to, and hopefully, chances are they'll show interest back.
2. Find something you have in common.
- If they're wearing a band shirt, and it's a band you like, tell them! For example, say they are wearing a Rocket Summer shirt, say to them, "I see you have on a Rocket Summer shirt, do you like his music?" Then, after they answer, tell them your opinion on the band/artist.
3. Talk about your surroundings/where you are.
- Say it's after class and the person next to you is getting up to leave. Walk out next to him/her and comment on the class. Say something like, "That was kind of an interesting lesson." or "Was it just me, or was that lecture kind of boring?" or, if you're sitting outside on a bench, and somebody is sitting next to you, make a comment about the weather or where you are.
4. Make a joke!
- There's no better way to make friends with somebody than to make them smile/laugh. BUT don't make a joke about another person, it will make you look bad AND potentially hurt another person's feelings.
Good luck!
-Laura (16-f)
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When in class whoever is sitting by you, just say "hi, I'm :Samantha:"
When it comes to making a good first impression you really don't want to just sit there, they may think your stuck up, not friendly ex. So like I said, say hi to someone, and in your class before lunch, ask someone if it would be okay to sit with them since you don't know many or any one.
Wear nice looking clothes, but not short skirts that show your ass, thats a bad impression. SMILE:D
I hope everything will work out for you!!
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be your self man, the only people you can be happy with are people who like you for who you are. and being shy isnt that rare, most kids are. you dont know anyone, it can be scary, but just hold your head up high and say hello and see waht happens. I know it sounds hard, but there is nothing else you can do.
Good luck, and im sure no matter what kind personality you have, there is a group of kids perfect and waiting for you, just you wait.
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