How to Hang Out With New People and Not Be Embarrassed

Entering a new social situation is challenging, especially if you are an introvert. However, there are some steps you can take when creating new friendships that will ensure you won't be embarrassed by your new friends and that you won't embarrass yourself.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Avoid coming on too strong when you initially start hanging with a group. If your personality comes across as too overbearing, you may embarrass yourself and people will turn away.
2. Ask new acquaintances about themselves. See if any of their mannerisms embarrass you, and also check out the way they interact with other people. If someone comes across as a social outcast, there might be a reason for that, and you need to get to know them a bit better before you decide whether to be friends.
3. Discover what they believe in matters of importance to you such as religion, favorite pastimes or social situations. Decide if their positions are going to embarrass you when you hang out with them in the future.
4. Take your time developing relationships. Friendship is something you want to cultivate and should not be cause for embarrassment in the future because you made a hasty decision.
5. Think carefully before you speak and make sure you spend time listening to other people. You want to avoid embarrassing yourself by coming across as rude, uncaring and selfish. Present yourself with dignity, showing that you care about yourself and are not embarrassed by hanging out with your new friends.
6. Enjoy your new friends even if old friends disagree with your choice. It is your decision and somebody can always find something negative to say if given a chance.