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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