Do you have trouble making friends? Do you wish you had more friends? In this technology-filled world, it is easy to rely solely on distant contact through the Internet, rather than making “real” friends in the offline world.
If you want to make more friends, the best way to do so is to be a friendlier person. Here are six easy guidelines for you to follow to start making more friends today:
1. Smile. Without even realizing it, you could be walking around with a frown on your face all the time. A frown discourages others from approaching you. It says that you are angry, which is a huge deterrent.
2. Be positive. Nobody likes to be around or talk to someone who is negative all the time. Say nice things about others. Make positive statements about things you like. Overall, stay positive and don’t whine or complain.
3. Don’t be shy. Even if you are shy by nature, practice not being shy. Pretend that you are an outgoing person. If you don’t show others that you are nervous about talking to them, they will never know.
4. Talk. You don’t have to be a chatterbox, but you should at least be able to make small talk. Talk about the weather, things you have in common, or a good book you just finished reading. Making small talk will break the ice.
5. Be confident in yourself. Whether you suffer from low self-esteem or not, you should build your confidence up when around others. Just as they’ll never know that you’re shy, they also won’t know that you aren’t confident unless you show it. Keep your hands out of your pockets and arms unfolded. Be proud and confident of who you are.
6. Tell a funny joke. A little bit of humor goes a long way to making people comfortable around you. Just be careful to keep the humor light in tone and don’t go overboard trying to be funny.
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