How to Make Friends

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Make Friends

I know sometimes in life we have to move away from friends and those relationships become long distance. You chat on the phone once in a while and visit once in a blue but inadvertently the relationships do change. Now it's alot harder to get together or go on a spur of the moment Saturday afternoon "Thelma and Louise" adventure so you want to make more friends. Then again, maybe you are lonely and just wishing for some good friends to chat with, shop etc. New to the area? Job relocated? Whatever your reasons you are in luck because it is so easy to make friends once you decide you want to.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A smile on your face
Just be you!

Step 1

Be Yourself. There is no need to be phoney just be you. People will like you for you. Everyone is different and unique in their own way so allow your uniqueness to shine through! Show your sense of humor, your wittiness and all those other good qualities that make you, YOU!
Step 2

would you want to make friends with her?

Smile. No one likes a grump. Did you ever hear the saying misery loves company? NOT true. Would you want to be with a grouchy person? Everyday you wake up it is a new opportunity to better, improve and enjoy your life. So smile and the world will smile back at you!
Step 3

Be sociable. Whether it be a group setting, business environment or you are just commuting to and from work be sociable and friendly to the people that surround your daily life. Say good morning, comment on the weather if the other person is also a sociable and friendly person you might just gain a new friend. For instance if every day part of your routine is to wait for the bus or train the faces on that bus or train start to get familiar so when you have a long wait now you have someone to chat with.
Step 4

Active Listening. Be sure to make eye contact with people when you talk to them. It will show them that you are paying attention to what they are saying. Pay attention and don't just hear what people say really listen. Take an interest and allow it to be sincere. This will show the person that you care about what they are saying to you which is important. After all it was important enough for the speaker to want to share what it is they are saying. No one likes to be disrespected and would want the same courtesy.
Step 5

Take part in your community happenings. You can normally find these in the classified section of your local newspaper. Your local newspaper is a wealth of information if you really read it. You can find flea markets, dinners, dances, raffles, Charter Bus Trips to points of interest, religious events/retreats, festivals, book clubs, self help & support groups, music concerts, plays, community park events, etc..
Step 6

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Join a club/organization. There are so many clubs and organizations you can join that can revolve around almost any point of interest that you have. Such as for example: computer courses, bird watching, community volunteers needed, environmental groups, sports, gym-health and fitenss, etc.. By joining a group focused on something you enjoy whether it be saving the planet or donating your time as a volunteer you will meet others with the same interests and friendships will form naturally.
Step 7

Make time

Make yourself available. If you want friends make your self available does not mean drop everything all the time but it does mean that you need to make time for people. If you do not have time to spend and are constantly busy the invites will cease. It is ok to say no sometimes but not all the time. Like any good relationship a friendship does require a certain amount of quality time.