How to make friends at a completely new HIGH school.
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Whatever you do, I wouldn't mention your obsession with tropical fish.
Get to know folks in your classes and those who seem to have common interests.
Good luck!
Matt
Get to know folks in your classes and those who seem to have common interests.
Good luck!
Matt
4 years ago I started high school at a private school and I only knew 3 people. Play sports, that helps alot. Another great place is to start in the classroom. Talk to whoever is sitting next to you. If you get paired up or put in a group, make friends with your partner.
It'll take time, but eventually you'll fit in with everyone else
only the chicks, and make sure their upperclassmen. You'll get instant credit with your friends (and maybe a black eye from a senior guy).
It'll take time, but eventually you'll fit in with everyone else
only the chicks, and make sure their upperclassmen. You'll get instant credit with your friends (and maybe a black eye from a senior guy).
What stupid advice! I hope you avoid everyone from now on!
To make new friends , just be yourself! , find people with the same interests etc... They will come to you.
And don't be negative like the above poster... negativity only invites negativity!
I am disturbed by the odd interpretation that this is a negative comment. Making friends in high school is just about as important as picking out cheap tennis shoes. They're fake, they won't last very long anyway, and in ten years you'll have no recollection of why things went down the way they did. It's far more important to focus on your classes and be looking for a stable career. People will only drag you down and try to get you in trouble. You really don't need friends. I know TV wants you to think you do, but you don't.
And if you really do want friends, I stand by my confidence statement. You do have to act like you own the place and are respectful, etc. Nobody is going to talk to you if you eat your lunch behind the dumpster and are afraid to look people in the eye.
I do i talk in a group of strnager that are all friends of one of my friends. Do I just barge in and say something?? like what??
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well it's random to say hi to a guy and say what your interest to him. any approchable sentnses?? All of the people are always in a group!
I always felt like that for first few days in new schools. You'll eventually grow out of this problem, Liz. Just be confident of yourself and introduce yourself when you approach your new friends. You have nothing to lose simply being polite in greeting them as they pass by. You'll win more friends than you can think of this way.
I agree with Dogofwar that you should never mention your obsession for your hobby with your new friends. Not at this time anyway. Besides, in general, folks that never really went through our hobby would not give a damn about it and they will plainly view you from another perspective that you would not want to know.
I used to simply act like a complete geek at school. Have to admit I miss cracking the books and staring at pretty girls passing by.lol It took me a few goofs for friends to eventually approach me if I need help or something. That's where my friendship usually started. Nowadays, since I graduated college, I befriend just about anyone and never afraid to approach them. Of course, I still snub those who are plainly distasteful in my view based on how they talk to me.
I agree with Dogofwar that you should never mention your obsession for your hobby with your new friends. Not at this time anyway. Besides, in general, folks that never really went through our hobby would not give a damn about it and they will plainly view you from another perspective that you would not want to know.
I used to simply act like a complete geek at school. Have to admit I miss cracking the books and staring at pretty girls passing by.lol It took me a few goofs for friends to eventually approach me if I need help or something. That's where my friendship usually started. Nowadays, since I graduated college, I befriend just about anyone and never afraid to approach them. Of course, I still snub those who are plainly distasteful in my view based on how they talk to me.
I had to constantly make new friends growing up (my Dad moved us around alot with his job) so I know where you are coming from. As far as highschool goes, I never saw it as the golden years, more like a bunch of people trying to impress each other that will usually never speak to each other after graduation(minus the friends request on Facebook, lol). Don't fall for the hype that television shows try to sell you. The best advice I can give you is be yourself no matter what. The more you try to be peoples friends the more they won't want to be...I know sounds stupid but its the truth.
I had a group of "aquaintances" that thought they were too cool, too good for me to hang out with them. So I just quit worrying about it and did my own thing. Funny thing was once I quit trying to hang out the more they wanted to. Find yourself, be yourself and be ok on your own. From your posts you sound like you got a good head on your shoulders, don't let others ruin it. Focus on your school work, highschool will be over before you know it. Good luck and I hope this helps.
I had a group of "aquaintances" that thought they were too cool, too good for me to hang out with them. So I just quit worrying about it and did my own thing. Funny thing was once I quit trying to hang out the more they wanted to. Find yourself, be yourself and be ok on your own. From your posts you sound like you got a good head on your shoulders, don't let others ruin it. Focus on your school work, highschool will be over before you know it. Good luck and I hope this helps.
