First of all when reading this post don’t try to find sexual implication here. This article is dedicated to how to make new acquaintances, who may eventually become your friends.
There may be plenty of different situations in your life, you may move to another city, change your job, etc. Or you simply need to speak with new people.
How to make friends with someone.
Don’t be shy.
Certainly, when you were a child parents told you that modesty is the best trait of character. And they were right, but when getting acquainted with someone you need to overcome your shyness. By taking the initiative you’ll have a chance to choose.
TV is a bad assistant.
If you prefer to have a rest and watch TV then you’ll have not so many chances to make friends. But it doesn’t mean that you need to go outside every night and look for adventures.
Find a good topic for discussion.
I’m sure you like such people who can impress you, make you laugh. So, why do you think that everybody should like your detailed narration about each series of your favorite soap opera?
Learn to behave.
Don’t forget to smile. Try to look relaxed, don’t be nervous. Ask various questions, but try to avoid Yes/No questions.
Be patient.
Life is complicated, so don’t hope to find the best friend too quickly. You need to talk with a person for some time in order to know them better.
I suggest you to relax and not to take everything too seriously.
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We hear a lot about people who have difficulty talking to the opposite sex, but just making run-of-the-mill, garden variety friends is hard for a lot of severely shy people. Making a concerted effort will definitely help!