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[Blablabla36489]

Hi, guys! School is starting in 4 days and I want to change some things about myself. I've always been kinda shy and quiet. I hard start conversation when meeting people. I want to change it and become more open and meet new people. What should I do to overcome my shyness and so? I also want to meet people from higher grades. How to talk and make friends with them?

[Harley Quinn]

P101 :arrow: Family and Friends. You'll get better replies there.

[kylem1229]

Just walk up to them, say hi, introduce yourself, and start a conversation.

I had the same problem for my first year of high school, but once you just start talking to people, it becomes easy

[1_21Guns]

Like Kyle said, just chat to them, if you seem confident people will feel more inclined to talk to you, find common interests and things to carry on a conversation :)

[Magenta]

For meeting older students, if you're new to your school or there are things you want to know about it in general, talk to the older students. I know it's usually a giant stereotype that older students treat the younger ones like shit and to some extent... yeah, they can, but most won't turn you down especially if you're new. I don't know if that's the case with you but if it is, they've been there before. They know how it works.

But yeah, when it comes to shyness... just remember that it's okay to be yourself and it's okay to speak up a bit more. People like knowing that you're approachable. Being quiet is often seen as a signal for others not to bother you which is why it can be hard to meet people. Just say hi and if there's any common ground (say a shared class or club or hobby), that's an easy icebreaker in a conversation.

[BookSmart]

I've never been the most outgoing person, pretty shy really, but unfortunately my family has had to do quit a bit of moving around. Because of this, I've had to do a lot of meeting new people. What everyone else has said is good advice. Be confident, approach people and just say hi. The problem I've faced is that sometimes a person may talk to you, then completely ignore you once their friend comes by. If this happens don't be frustrated, just try to introduce yourself to that friend, or find a different person to say hi to. Eventually, if you don't give up, you're bound to make a few new friends.

I moved to where I am about a year ago and now I have a number of close friends who are there to support me and I'm there to support them. Just be yourself and you'll be fine! :)