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I'm a freshman in high school and I've been described as socially awkward by everyone I know for as long as I can remember. I agree with them 100%. How do I make friends? It's been a week in school and I still have no friends. There's some cool people in my classes I want to get to know better but I just don't know how to talk to them. I don't know how to start a conversation or chime into a conversation. All the sports and clubs are currently down to covid precautions so there's really nowhere to go. I really need help. I don't want to be socially awkward for the rest of my life. Please help me.
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Well, maybe you can talk to them about your classwork first. Maybe start with discussions on homework and maybe even ask if they want to exchange contacts for homework/ school purposes first. I started out doing this in my grade 9 year and eventually I was sometimes casually talking to people. Start slow because I know from experience how social anxiety feels. I still have it even though I am in grade 12 but sometimes you just have start somewhere and take a chance to talk. Some people made group chats for my whole class so that everyone could help each other out in that class. Of course, keep in mind that you should be careful with online group chats and perhaps should start by asking people if they want to join a small study group. Be careful with what you put online and try to make good decisions about who you want as a friend. Try to find people who are open-minded which you can find by observing them. Sometimes you might be able to make study buddies which are useful for both your academic and social life at school. I hope this helps!
ReplyThat... is mainly up to your experience, that of which I cannot help. But what I do have the ability to do is show you a way you can spark conversations, because many people tend to like new friends bc we social animals.
But an easy conversation starter is
"good morning" (works any time of day)
they respond
"good morning" or "it isn't morning"
if you know something they like or enjoy, then respond using
"I heard you like *sports, games, etc.*" or "you have nice "sign of hobby, *such as muscular arms or skateboards*"
and when closer related to others, just be bold.
You did it wrong, what's the worst of it? the mafia will murder you? no! they'll laugh it off and you'll know what to do better next time. Tis the way of building wisdom.
ReplyRemember that how people define you do not make you. You are in control now. Other people are flawed and nervous too. Consistency is good. Think about your interests and what you like to do and try to bring them to the table. You’re going to be okay
ReplyWell, all the above comments are really great. But I sincerely suggest, you don't change yourself to be liked by others. This was my personal experience. When I joined my new school in 10th grade, it was difficult for me .I came from a different place ,therefore me and my classmates had only a common language 'ENGLISH'. They used to speak in their native language and I be just sitting somewhere drinking water. I never liked playing chess, but to be friends with them, I started going for chess classes....blah blah.....I used to learn guitar from a small age. I loved it. But when i started going for chess , I slowly stopped practising guitar.I got friends, but not a real one. Now , that I have grown up, I feel like I shouldn't have given up. So , try being friends but don't change yourself
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