How to Make Friends in the Seventh Grade
With the transition of entering middle school and navigating the adolescent years, making friends in the seventh grade can seem arduous and overwhelming. Shy and introverted, you may find certain social interactions uncomfortable and awkward. Or despite your outgoing personality, you may have difficulties connecting with your peers. Regardless of your personality traits, making new friends is intimidating, especially when your long-term friendship relationships have changed or you're the new kid at school. Using some simple steps can have you meeting new people and cultivating new friendships.
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Be friendly. Make eye contact, smile and say hello to your fellow students. This will signal to people that you are sociable and open to new friendships. If you believe you will have difficulties with exhibiting positive body language, rehearse beforehand with a parent or in front of a mirror.
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Introduce yourself and start a conversation. To break the ice, compliment the other person about the presentation she made in class or inquire about an upcoming homework assignment. Ask the other person about her likes, dislikes and any hobbies and sports she enjoys. Be prepared to answer any questions that may come your way.
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Join a school club or participate in extracurricular and group activities. Choose an activity that interests you. By becoming active outside of the classroom and participating in activities you enjoy, you will meet people who share similar interests.
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Invite potential friends to your house for an activity. Playing video games or board games and even watching a movie are pleasant and low-key activities to enjoy when getting to know a new friend.
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Examine and improve your social skills. Your conduct may be inadvertently turning people off from becoming your friend. Refusing to share, monopolizing conversations and having a general negative attitude are some behaviors that may be preventing you from making friends. Talk to a parent or a teacher about how you can improve and develop positive social skills.
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Keep trying. Meeting and socializing with new people takes effort and can feel stressful. Not everyone you meet will become a friend, but introducing yourself and making small talk with new people becomes easier with time.
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