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Making Friends
We all want people to like us so you are not alone in wanting to make friends. However, if you try too hard to make people like you the chances are they will shy away from you. People who try too hard to be liked can come across as 'clingy' or demanding. So here is some advice on how to develop into that 'cool ' you.
Popular people are generally people who are easy to get along with. If you like them 'that's cool'. If you don't like them 'that's cool too' is their attitude. If you call them, 'that's cool'. If you don't call them 'that's cool too' because they’ve got lots of other friends. They give the impression that they know everyone. Rather than trying to make one particular friendship they concentrate on getting along with as many people as possible. This makes them seem more confident around people and this in turn attracts more people to them
These people:
Have a friendly expression on their face most of the time
Can say nice things to people without it sounding false
smile more
laugh at other people's jokes
are kind most of the time
offer to help out with little things like lending a biro or picking stuff up off the floor
involve themselves in 'people' events
say 'hi' to everyone
are good at thinking up what other kids like to do
like to have fun if its available
are good at organising things
give the impression they know everyone
like other people to do well
are smart, but not full of themselves
are modestPractice some of these and you will soon develop a friendlier personality. Getting along with other people is very important and yet sometimes very difficult to achieve. If you improve people's lives in some way i.e. make them laugh, smile, throw good parties, help them with their problems etc you will become the person you want to be .
Remember: Don't try too hard to make friends. Just try your best to get along with as many people as possible. Particularly new people you meet.
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