Awkward around new people

[JakeD14]

So earlier today me and a friend where out and we seen people that he knew so we decided to go over and hang out with them for a while, but every time i'm around people I don't know I go quiet and don't really speak for the rest of the time around them. They where nice enough, but I just didn't feel confident enough to start a conversation and it's really starting to annoy me since it makes it hard to make new friends.

[mrpieface2]

Just be yourself! If they were nice I don't think they would make fun of you or anything. I can understand why you were quiet though. Usually when people meet new people it could be awkward because you don't know anything about the other person and they don't know anything about you. Know what I mean?

[hockeyfan]

I used to have that problem, here r some pointers!

1. Realize ur on an equal level. Never make the mistake of thinking they're better than u. Or thinking that u need to impress them.

2. If u aren't comfertable starting a conversation don't. Let them do that and talk about wat they r talking about. If u start a convo, do it about something that most ppl can talk about. Ex. "Do u watch football?" or "the World Cup starts soon" or "did u c ____ movie?"

3. If u can at ur school join a drama club or take a class. It helps gain confidence. If the ppl in the club can do it so can u.

I hope I helped. Feel free to PM me.

[tovaris]

the same here man, just try kiking yourselfin the as a few times...

[Typhlosion]

Same situation here.

I just try and assume that they're already friendly with me and treat them as a known colleague.

[Abyssal Echo]

Irl I'm the same way. even after I meet someone I'm pretty quiet until I get to know them.

[Elliott_hn]

Im ok with boys but when I meet I girl I usually wait for her to say something first. it gets really awkward cos she is usually waiting for me to speak first. sometimes we sit next to each other for hours and say nothing. but then she will start a convo cos I cant bring myself to do it. lol

[conner74]

i feel awkward around meeting new people :/ it just is

[terrydactyl]

So earlier today me and a friend where out and we seen people that he knew so we decided to go over and hang out with them for a while, but every time i'm around people I don't know I go quiet and don't really speak for the rest of the time around them. They where nice enough, but I just didn't feel confident enough to start a conversation and it's really starting to annoy me since it makes it hard to make new friends.

I am the same. The advice that everyone else has given seems really useful- I might try it myself.

[Lost in the Echo]

Just small-talk like asking them "what's up" or what they're interested in/their hobbies etc. can start a conversation.

But yeah, I'm pretty much the same way. I'm not really comfortable around strangers either.

[Wyatt 13]

I used to have that problem, here r some pointers!

1. Realize ur on an equal level. Never make the mistake of thinking they're better than u. Or thinking that u need to impress them.

2. If u aren't comfertable starting a conversation don't. Let them do that and talk about wat they r talking about. If u start a convo, do it about something that most ppl can talk about. Ex. "Do u watch football?" or "the World Cup starts soon" or "did u c ____ movie?"

3. If u can at ur school join a drama club or take a class. It helps gain confidence. If the ppl in the club can do it so can u.

I hope I helped. Feel free to PM me.



WOW you are awesome giving advise man. Thank you cuz I have IRL the same problem and I think joining some club is a good idea.