How to Make Friends With Guys in High School
By the time you get to high school, it seems that everyone already has their core group of friends. If you are moving to a new school or just don't have as many friends as you'd like, it can be difficult to break in. The best way to make friends with guys in high school is to find the guys who are most like you. If you share common interests, it will be easier to get along.
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Choose the guys that you want to be friends with. When walking the halls, look at the guys at your school. Try to figure out who seems nice and who shares your interests. For example, if you like sports, you should try to seek out the guys who like sports, but if you like the arts, you should check out the guys that play instruments or do theater.
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Join groups to get closer to guys in a group situation. Once you've found a few guys that you think might make good friends, find out what types of clubs or organizations they belong to; then join the organization yourself. You may find guy friends in after-school groups, like the yearbook committee or the glee club, or you may find guy friends in groups that aren't affiliated with school, such as a church group or a charity group.
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Look people in the eye. When walking down the halls, look people in the eye and smile. This shows that you are friendly and open to conversation.
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Strike up a conversation with a guy with whom you want to be friends. You could ask him about a homework assignment if you are taking the same classes. If you're new to the area, you could try asking him about fun things to do around town.
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Target the friendliest guys you see. When looking for new friends, some people will be more friendly than others. These are the people that you should try to befriend. Once you are friends with him, you'll be able to break into his group of friends, making even more friends.
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Tips & Warnings
Some people have a hard time behaving appropriately in social situations. If you suspect that your lack of friends is because you always tend to say the wrong things, you could talk to a counselor who specializes in social skills development.
References
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