im scared 2 go 2 uni cus im scared i wont make friends ther are their any tips to make friends easyly?
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I know that this sounds SO cliche, but just be yourself. If you wanna make friends & be accepted, let it be for who you really are & not what you aren't... It's much easier that way & plus, a big self-esteem & ego booster in the end. AKA, the ppl you meet & who like you, will like you for YOU.\n\nBe friendly, open & honest. Don't be afraid to smile someone's way or to be the first one to come up & say, "Hi, my name is _____. How are you?" \n\nBeing able to relate to situations make great conversation starters as well. Such as if you're in a long line at admissions. Don't be afraid to smile someone's way & just say out of the blue like, "I think graduation will come before this line will move."\n\nAlso, asking someone something about themselves or commenting positively about something they're wearing, etc, is always a big plus. Naturally, we all like talking about ourselves & ppl like it even more when someone else initiates the self-gab-monologue, LOL. If you're ever stumped on how to get the ball rolling on this one, just pick out something interesting about the person, for example, if someone has a t-shirt that says they've been to Maui, don't be afraid to say, "Oh cool, so have you been to Maui?" If they have, ask them what it was like. Don't be self conscience if you've never been there. Happily admit that you've never been there, but say you have always wanted to go. Or if you have been there, share your experiences. And if the Maui thing backfires & they've never been there, but you have, again, give 'em some tips of places that are a must-see if they ever go, or what you liked most, etc.\n\nAlso, a good tip to making friends easily & making lasting relationships w/friends is again, finding a way to relate, or something to connect on. Try to strike up conversations w/ppl that belong to groups/club/activities that you are interested in. Also, if you aren't in any of those activities, JOIN. For example, you have a love for music & theater & your campus has a performing arts club, SIGN UP.\n\nGood luck to you in college. Sometimes the experiences, friends & relationships that happen there teach us more than what we learned in class ;)
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give it time bet you've not finished for first semester yet try going to organised events to get to meet people hope this helps
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Confidence and being outgoing makes one popular in school. People who generate positive energy (they love life) attract people the way honey attracts bees. In short people who are themselves earn respect from peers.\nWhat you can do to make friends is take up various new activities in school, get involved..have fun, be confident.. make the most of your young years. You will miss it!!Trust me.. Don't worry about having many friends, a true friend is more significant. Look for a TRUE friend. She/he will always be there for you but others can be decieving. So be careful what you wish for.
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You just need to have patince. Joining a college club may help but that doesn't agrantee that youl meet good friends there. Good friends you usually meet when you dont expect it. When you go to school go with a big great smile and say hello to everybody. And im sure someone wil come and to you. I dont have allot of friends but the one i have are good ones. Im studying in another country and in teh almost 2 year that im here i only made 1 good friend. Friends you can have allot but good friends are hard to make. So just take it easy. Better go slow now, so you dont get hurt later. Choose wisely. You don't want someone who wil betray you later. \nIf you want we can be online friends. if your interested look me up nice_dutch123@yahoo.com
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play the numbers game.\n\nmeaning try to make friends with everyone.\neveryone won't be your friend, but some will. out of those some, you'll get a real friend.
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Hi LittleLisa,\n  Being shy is a good thing, but if your too shy and have difficulties making friends, may I suggest you take a acting, speaking or singing class, either at school or afterschool. It will be a little hard at first, but as each day goes by you will become less and less shy. Before you know it you will be chatting up a storm with everyone and anyone. Hopefully not to the point where people are saying, "Oh shut up Lisa." Go get'em Lisa.
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be friednly and talk to heaps of different people and just try and be open. Join clubs that you may be of interest to you and just be nice to people
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Be yourself and be open about it. I mean why would be you want to find friends that aren't interested in you and only a fake you. So stay true to yourself. Also, take up a class, you want to find people wth some interest as you.
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Just talk to people if you don't know them but this is reality so don't go actin as if you the bomb and stuff and if your in school sign up for somethin to make friends. Warning!!!!!!:Do not go talkin to popular people because they'll make sure to embarrass you until the end of school or somethin.
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go to social events, simple as that.  everyone's looking for friends, just don't overdo it.  Aint nothing worse than someone who tries too hard
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Go out and do things with friends.  If your friends suggest an activity and it doesn't sound like a bad idea, then accept the invitation.  Otherwise, think of an activity and suggest it to a friend.  Just go for it even though you feel unsure about the activity.  Go skiing, hiking, dancing, golf, drinks, movie, shopping, concert, campus party, etc.  Join a club and get involved.  Make friends and then make sure you maintain contact.  Once your life is filled with friends, you will be super busy and you will no longer be a loner.
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go somewhere u have something on common with other ppl and say hi i know ur shy but trust me i used to b shy till i made it though college and got tired of it surprisingly ppl dont mind you talking to them as long as u have something in common \n\n\noh there is some pill for it too (imagine that) but seriously its for ppl with social anxiety disorder
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I would suggest that you get involved in a school activity so that you can make new friends and get to feeling more confident in yourself. Find a positive group of people to be around so you won't be lonely and you'll be busy with the activities too.  I was shy and bashful at one time.  The drama club at school really helped me.  I see why that person is an ex-friend. Even if something happened and the friendship ended, that's no reason to make fun of you.   Hang in there and don't become like your ex-friend - making fun of people. You be the better person.
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Definitely make some new friends.  Even or especially if they seem to be totally the opposite of people you are normally friends with.   Join an activity/club/course (sports league, book club, cooking class, etc.) and new friends will come automatically.  You may also gain a skill that makes you more confident.\n\nAlso, going to the gym or riding a bike, taking a walk, etc. will make you feel better b/c of the endorphins that exercise naturally provides.  Do little things for yourself -- like even taking a different route on your way to work/school/errands, or taking a walk in a park you've never been to, can make a big difference!
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u have to learn to relax..try first by talking to your family ,then relatives,then try to have a walk at the park..dropping a smile from time to time wont cost u an arm or leg..you wouldnt know when  afriendship will bloom..but if u are somehow afraid to go out..\nwhy not try to have strol around the neighbourhood with loved ones or someone who is intimite to you or someone u feel comfortable with....\n\nlet s start step by step...first relax yourself,then hang aound your family,then reltives and close friends,then go out n see the world!\n\nbut if u still cant let go of the anxiety somehow..its better u seek professional helps...such as psychiatrist..perhaps they have better suggestions\n\nbut i felt tht once you open your heart,i m sure people around you will accept your presence and there s nothing to be afraid of in getting to know ppl and making new friends..infact it is the best euphoric feeling you ll ever had by just hannging out with bunch of friends and sharing thoughts and jokes!so there you go!!No reasons for being nervous or anything at all,be yourself and stay comfortable and u wont sweat a bit!good luck!
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why don't you try joining a group like the college paper or a team? something that helps you and others meet new people. just make sure it's something you like, if it isn't then you wouldn't make friends that you would want to hang out with.
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Open the door and walk outside. It's as simple as that. There's an odd mix of people all around you and everywhere you go. It seems like you got locked into a comfort zone, regarding your social group. Interact with people you normally wouldn't at the places you normally go (i.e. school, shopping, work, gym, club, and yes- even at the bar). Good luck.