Making new friends?

[shikachunin]

I am going to a new high school an hour away, on the beach. Its all new people, with new "trends", and new faces. I'll admit it, at my old school, i wasn't at the top of the food chain. I wasn't at the bottom, but i was pretty damn close. The thing is, i'm not good with making new friends. I don't wanna come off as a nerd, but i also don't wanna come off as clingy. HELP!

[Delusion15]

dude this is tired but true be yourself there are always people that like the same things you like . but also you have to get out there and meet people join a sport or a club talk to the people that sit next you just try it. sure high school is mostly filled with a-holes but there also really good people there.

[that kid]

I know what that feels like. That was me last year. I just tried to jump into a conversation whenever I could and now most of the school knows me. Being a nerd doesn't really matter, it can actually be a good thing. People will come to you and ask you questions, which is a good way to talk to people.

[The Joker]

http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25633

Yay for stickies!

[Nancy08]

Good day to all,
I'm a newbie here and I just want to share to you all on how to make
new friends.
First, just be yourself don't act as if your somebody else.
Second, be friendly, people will like you if your friendly remember first impression lasts.
Third, be approachable and nice people will like you if your not a snob right?

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[Removed]

Hmm i didn't have any good friends till highschool either :S But now i finally got my long desired good and true friends and i'm glad :) Try to mix and be cool thats it :) ;) Tell some jokes make people laugh, you know.

[Grey fox]

Best advice -

1) don't try to be someone you're not, things turn out badly when you get found out
2) be careful with the first impressions you create, and that you make of people
3) be open minded, your new friendships could come from anywhere!
4) be generous - share packets of crisps etc

finally, if all else fails, try to find some people like you, who are new and dont have anyone, and build up from there.

[luvthissite]

a good place to make friends is church. not sure if you go to church, but all the churches have youth programs, and they do fun things. church kids are usually more non-clickish and stuck up, more genuine. making friends is all about networking, you start with one friend, and then add from there. once you have a good friend, you meet people through that friend, or the two of you work together to identify other people to invite to go out (less awkward). when you and friend are together, both of you go up to someone you would like better, and say, "hey, Greg and I are going to the movies this Friday, would you want to go and hang out?" if this works, great, you have added a third, and then keep doing this until you have a good little circle of friends, take turns going out with each of them, as a group, and solo. see what church is in the new area and check it out. let us know how you do and good luck!

[laurita_21]

its alays scary making new friends and going to new places
when i moved schools i made friends preety easily becaus im just that kind of person XD
but just be yourself and get to know everyone :)