Are you about to go to a new class and want to know how to make friends with your classmates? We offer you some useful advice on how to make new friends.The first day in a new school or class is always full of excitement, both because you find yourself in a new environment and because you meet your new classmates who, for better or worse, will keep you company throughout your school career.
The first days of class are therefore very important for making new friends and integrating into the class. However, not everyone is able to make friends easily , often because they are blocked by unfounded fears or too much shyness. Doyou recognize yourself in this description? Don’t worry, making new friends is easier than you think! In this guide we will give you some useful advice.
Tip 1: Think positive
Have you had bad experiences in the past? Don’t get discouraged and think that this is a new beginning and can be an opportunity to start over. Don’t think that others only notice your flaws and judge you. Often they are also in difficulty.
Tip 2: Smile
If you saw a person with a frowny face or a grumpy expression, would you feel compelled to go and meet them? It is much better to go and talk to someone who is smiling, isn’t it? So remember to smile and you will see that your new classmates will be more inclined to get to know you.
Tip 3: Make an effort
Even if you are very shy, don’t wait for others to come to you . Take a deep breath and then force yourself to make the first move. Find someone who seems nice and friendly and say hello. Ask them their name (and memorize it well), what school they come from (for example, if you are in the first year of middle school or high school), if they already know what the teachers you will have during the year are like, and so on. If you can, make a few jokes to break the ice.
Tip 4: Watchword: kindness!
Be kind and show interest in what they say . Don’t monopolize the conversation about yourself, or you’ll bore the listener.
If it’s recess and you have a snack, ask someone you like if they want a piece.
Find a way to do something nice, perhaps by giving a sincere compliment.
Tip 5: Don’t overdo it
Don’t try to be something you’re not to please others. Be yourself and avoid lies because when they come out (and they almost always do) you won’t look good.
Tip 6: Invite them
Once you’ve started to get to know each other and have consolidated your friendship (sometimes it takes a while, so be patient), try to find opportunities to meet up outside of school : an ice cream, a movie at the cinema, a trip to the shops or a sporting event.
Tip 7: What to do if the friendship doesn’t work out
Don’t you get along with the guys you’ve met? Don’t get discouraged and try to meet new classmates or other peers in your school. You’ll see that you’ll find someone who corresponds more with you and with whom you’ll get along better.
