Potential Friend

[Quigley28]

So there is this guy, let's call him Bobby, who is really cool and is sort of popular at my school. He and I will be working at this place this summer, same hours and same jobs/ tasks, and we will spend a lot of time together. I really want to be his friend.

He plays basketball and lax and I'm an anti-social nerd.
Here's my problem, I'm not really a sports kind of person, most of my friends are girls (which is awesome), and I have this rep (but I don't think he thinks this) of being gay. I'm not gay and I just want to know what I should say to sort of get the ball rolling on the friendship level. Eventually I want to be able to talk and hang out outside of work with this guy.

What should I talk to him about (topics-related) Also how, I guess, would I talk casually, such as the "hey"s and "what-cha doing later"s. Besides my, like 6 friends, I NEVER talk. I'm extremely awkward.

Thank you so much, I can't emphasize the fact he's cool and I, figuratively, lurk in the shadows. :)

[Croconaw]

First of all, let me just say that I am the same way when it comes to this. I don't know if I'd be able to help much considering this, but...

You could talk to him about sports. Also, show an interest in what he likes (basketball, etc...) even if you don't like it. You don't have to be an expert on everyone's topics... When you talk to Bobby, just nod and ask questions about the topic. If you have an interest in sports; even better! If that's the case, then you can connect with this person about this topic.

That doesn't mean you can't talk about topics you are interested in. Though, be aware that Bobby might want to speak, so don't spend the whole conversation talking. There is a difference between talking to and talking with.

Anyway, just introduce yourself to him. Tell him about this job if he doesn't already know. That's a start.

Good luck. :)

[Quigley28]

Thank you! I feel like I see him everyday now, I probably have in the past but haven't noticed it yet. I'll try talking about sports with him, see where that goes. I just wanted another person's opinion. Thanks.

[Sephtyan]

A good thing to remember is that you should ask him things about his favorite subjects. Asking questions shows interest. Try and find out what his favorite subject is, and then find out at much as you can about it. Everybody likes talking about their favorite subject!

[Croconaw]

Tell us how it goes! You're welcome. :)