How to Make Friends

Do you have a hard time making friends? It sometimes can be difficult, but this is not a skill that we cannot improve. In fact, once you start making friends, it actually is addictive and a lot of fun. The key thing to making friends is being a friend yourself and being genuine. Remember, the more practice you get, the better you become.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Smile. It’s contagious!

2. Address the person you’d like to make friends with by his or her name. This shows that you are interested in getting to know them.

3. Be genuine. People are naturally attracted to someone who is sincere and genuinely interested in them.

4. Relax. Be yourself.

5. Ask questions that will help them start talking. Don’t ask questions that are too personal in nature.

6. Be a good listener.

7. Build on common ground, such as interests or hobbies.

8. Respect differences of opinion; that’s what makes friendship exciting. Be objective and open-minded.

9. Give compliments when called for. People always appreciate positive feedback.

10. Keep in touch by inviting them to do something fun together.

11. Follow up with them after that.

12. Enjoy your friendship.

[VPeabody]

on 11/11/2009 I have a hard time following up after the initial meeting. I always think that I'll call and they'll say "Oh. It's you... Yeah, I'm busy. I'll call you when I'm not." And then they'll never call. But that's not how it goes! I call and they say "Oh! It's you! I'm so glad you called! I'd love to hang out! What are you doing tomorrow night?" Then we go out and have a great time! The biggest thing is you have to know that you're a wonderful person and people do want to be your friend. Show them who you are and they'll want to get to know you. If anyone responds by being mean, just brush it off and be glad that you get to choose not to be that bitter person's friend! Then get out there and make a new friend!

[bears148]

on 10/19/2009 i smile and try talk to other people, but they dun smile much, instead walk away to laugh with their coworkers and friends...make me feel very awkward or give up trying any more...

[puppetfanatic]

on 9/7/2009 I am really shy, but I love to make friends! :)

[ngahina]

on 9/9/2007 yeah i think im a good friend i find it easy to make friends as well i smile at the person then we start talking about anything usually what happening around us at the time. im a very opened mined person i love to meet new people

[anne123]

on 8/24/2007 hhmmm...well its damn easy for me to make frenz...as im a cheerful n verrrrrry sweet gal...i smile at d person..n make d first move...i say hi...n then say dat i wana b freinds...