this friend I want to make

[RunnerRunner]

Well thwre is this kid at my school I always see him and I would like to try to be his friend. But not really sure how to apporach him and start a convo with him. I dont want to scare him or anything. Not being wierd. I need help. Sorry if this is against vt rules.

[kylem1229]

Walk up and say hi is the first step. If he ignores you, hes either busy, not interested, or doesnt give a damn. If he says Hi back, and if it looks like he has time or if you are going in the same direction, start a conversation with him. See what classes he has, what his interests are, etc. That will probably lead in a good direction. Once he goes a different path from where you are heading, catch up with him some other time.

[sqishy]

Walk up and say hi is the first step. If he ignores you, hes either busy, not interested, or doesnt give a damn. If he says Hi back, and if it looks like he has time or if you are going in the same direction, start a conversation with him. See what classes he has, what his interests are, etc. That will probably lead in a good direction. Once he goes a different path from where you are heading, catch up with him some other time.

This ^ .
Getting great advice going here :D

[RunnerRunner]

Thats pretty good advice. Though cause of my awkwardness it might look wierd to him.

[sqishy]

Thats pretty good advice. Though cause of my awkwardness it might look wierd to him.

Be optimistic. We all get awkward situations, it's how we react to them that counts. Try not to be self-conscious.

[RunnerRunner]

Thats true, thanks :) I really hope this advice works. He is a pretty cool kid.

[Alex_3869]

It kind of depends. If the kid is pretty social, then go right up to him and just go by the first response's advice. If he is really socially awkward then i don't know how to approach them. One thing, if you share some classes with them, and you hear them talking about something you have in common, just jump into the conversation. Another thing, not to scare you or anything, but if you are on opposite sides of the social scale, it ma not work out the way you want. If he is really popular, and people consider you one of the wierd kids, then it wouldn't seem normal and you could get bullied. If you are oe of the super popular kid who goes out of the way to talk to one of the weird kids, then that may attract some bullying... And yes popular kids get bullied.

[RunnerRunner]

Well im not popular and I wouldnt really care becauae that makes not popular kids feel bad but I guess he isnt popular and im not so I guess we would kinda match. Btw he has that skateboarder boy rovker look and I like both rock and skateboarding.

[NeuroTiger]

I'll suggest to just go by him and politely ask him for something then leave with a warm smile and a sweet thanks and a good firm handshake.
It takes a lot of time to create a solid friendship. Little by little, you have to build it without rushing things.
Good luck!
Just don't act weird and be confident.

[RunnerRunner]

I'll suggest to just go by him and politely ask him for something then leave with a warm smile and a sweet thanks and a good firm handshake.
It takes a lot of time to create a solid friendship. Little by little, you have to build it without rushing things.
Good luck!
Just don't act weird and be confident.

thats pretty smart and I was thinking of doing something like that. Like having the same teacher but differnt periods. I can ask him if he has the teacher and that im new and I need to catch up and stuff.

[NeuroTiger]

thats pretty smart and I was thinking of doing something like that. Like having the same teacher but differnt periods. I can ask him if he has the teacher and that im new and I need to catch up and stuff.

Certainly you should act natural...and most importantly, ask one thing at a time with confidence otherwise he will go away.
And the smile too should be natural...

[RunnerRunner]

Certainly you should act natural...and most importantly, ask one thing at a time with confidence otherwise he will go away.
And the smile too should be natural...

What exactly do u mean by one thing at a time. Like if for example just say im new to the class then say I have her this period.

[NeuroTiger]

What exactly do u mean by one thing at a time. Like if for example just say im new to the class then say I have her this period.

Well, many people tend to ask many questions in a row on their first time...

[RunnerRunner]

Hmm that is true. I have to go slow. I am planning on everything these 2 days.