One of the most interesting things to do to make your life interesting is meeting new people and forging new friendships. Although it may seem like a difficult task to go out and form new bonds with new people, you can easily do it if you follow some of the tips and tricks that we are going to discuss with you here.
The first step in wanting to be someone who attracts new people is that you need to stop being afraid of a social situation. You cannot truly engage in meaningful socialization if you are scared of being out there. So, just don’t think about anything and simply be yourself.
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Most of the thoughts about ourselves, like we are not funny enough or we are not good enough, are actually just in our minds. You never know who gets attracted to you for what reason, and you will certainly never know about it if you do not venture out. Stop assuming things that don’t even exist anywhere else other than your brain!
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The key to achieving anything substantial in life starts by taking small steps in that direction, especially if the goal is something that you are somewhat scared of. Your confidence will build up as and when you get involved in more social situations. For a starter, try talking to a new person at work, and see how it goes. Then gradually you can move out to other zones where you can try to meet some more people.
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Whenever you meet new people with whom you want to start new friendships, you should look presentable. They say that the first impression is the last impression, and this is true is most of the situations. If you dress well and look good, many people would like to come and talk to you. And if you go towards them, they will be happy to have a conversation with you.
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If you decide to meet new people, then you will have to go out, to places where you can meet them. For instance, you can join workshops or courses or go to places that interest you. Chances will be that the people you meet at a place of your interest will have similar interests as you, and if that happens, you know you can start and strike a meaningful conversation right there and then.
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You have gone out to make new friends, and that is something you know in your heart, so it is your duty to make the first move. If you think you want to talk to someone, go ahead and start with something that makes it easy for them to talk to you. If you don’t show that you are confident, nobody is going to even bother! So, just take the lead and start your show.
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Our face tells a lot about us to other people. The first thing you can do to attract someone’s attention towards you is SMILE. Yes, it’s as simple as that! The other thing is eye contact. With these two special things, you can make anyone interested in talking to you without even uttering a word.
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After you have made your first move, you have to now speak to them. One of the first things that you say to someone, are the words through which you greet them, say like, a ‘Hello.’ Next up, you should tell your name and ask them theirs if they don’t say it themselves. After that, you can strike up a conversation based on the place or event you have met or by complimenting the other person for something generic like you can say that you like their shoes. Once the ball starts rolling, it is up to you guys how you take it forward by saying what.
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Many conversations die all too soon because people pretend to be someone they are not. If you are not true to the person you are talking to, then sooner or later the other person will get to know about it and your golden chance will simply vanish. So, it is highly advisable that you speak with total honesty. This tip is even more important if we think about the long-term goal of having good friends in life because no true relationship can be formed on the base of lies. A solid foundation only leads to a solid future!
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While meeting new people, you should take care that you do not indulge in any conversation that might seem negative to the other person. You should not say anything which may look like an insult, comment, complains or a sarcastic retort. And to avoid unnecessary debate, do not discuss controversial topics like politics or religion.
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If you are genuinely interested in talking to someone, then not only words and facial expressions should be good, but your body language should also tell them that you are interested. For example, if you sit in a modest yet an inviting position, it tells the other person that you are not fooling around and want a genuine and possibly a meaningful conversation.
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There might be a chance that the other person may not be as excited to talk to you as you are, and in this situation you should just respect the other person’s decision because you certainly don’t want to come out as a rude or disrespecting person. And if the other person talks to you readily, then you should take care that you respect him or her in general, always!
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After you have forged a new friendship, it is now time to get to know more about each other and you can do this by spending more time your new friend. Go out for dinners, movies or anything that interests you both and where you can have a good time together.
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In today’s fast-paced world, it becomes quite difficult to take time out for friends, but that is where you have to step up. You were seeking a new friend, and now when you have them, you need to show that you care about them and your new bond. Choose any medium (internet, phone, etc) and stay in touch with your friends.
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Now that you have a new friend/friends in your life, realize the fact that you can attract new people. Congratulations, for this! Be grateful for the new relationships and maintain the bond by letting your friends know that they can always count on you.
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We hope these tips will help you out in forming new friendships. If you have some tricks too, then do share with us so that the world, in general, can be a much more friendly place.
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