How to Be Outgoing in High School

To boost your social life in high school, it's important to be energetic and outgoing so other students will want to spend time in your company. With a little preparation, you can develop the skills and characteristics necessary to make friends during the school day. Read on to learn how to be outgoing in high school.

Instructions

1. Spend some time focusing on your positive attributes. Think about what you have to offer friends. Perhaps you're a great listener or you're honest and trustworthy. By focusing on your good qualities, you can develop a healthy self-confidence that's necessary for an outgoing personality.

2. Attend a lot of high school events. Buy tickets for the school play, go to a concert and attend sporting events. You will meet many different kinds of friends this way and you'll also demonstrate that you have varied interests.

3. Voice your opinions when in a discussion with friends. After listening to others' views, chime in with some of your own to demonstrate that you aren't afraid of speaking your mind.

4. Meet new people on a regular basis. If you notice someone in the hallways whom you haven't met, introduce yourself. While this may seem a courageous move, it will do wonders to boost your social standing and will make you seem engaging and outgoing.

5. Compliment people. Not only will this boost their self-confidence, but it will also help you to make new friends.

6. Laugh a lot and tell jokes when the timing is right. Doing so will make you seem approachable and people will want to share your company.

7. Organize regular outings with your friends in high school. Plan a night at the movies, visit a local beach or invite friends to hang out at your house. Make it a point to invite a few new people to each gathering.

Tips & Warnings

• Smile at people in your high school. Flash your pearly whites at your friends, your teachers and even at people whom you do not know. People who smile a lot are considered warm, attractive, approachable and outgoing.

• Avoid dominating conversations in an attempt to voice your opinions. Sometimes the most outgoing person is actually the one who listens more than she speaks.