Date: 8/25/2004 10:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 49091
Im the SAME way!! I just dont know how to start it off. :-( Good luck!  |
Date: 8/25/2004 10:25:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 59241
The only way I know how to start a convo is by asking, "So, how's the weather?" lol  |
Date: 8/25/2004 10:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 16373
Me either! I'm shy when it comes to ppl i dont know. BeeBop  |
Date: 8/25/2004 10:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 56446
I just say "hey there hows it going" then they do the rest, All I have to do is try not to be sarcastically mean. lol  |
Date: 8/25/2004 10:34:00 PM
From Authorid: 10030
Shyness is really hard for me to understand. My sister hates talking to people she doesn't know, and I try to be sympathetic, but I really don't understand. With new people, I simply start with, "Hi, I'm Holly. What's your name?" or I compliment them: "I love your shirt. Where did you find it?" Best of Luck. =)  |
Date: 8/25/2004 10:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 53909
I'm kinda the same way. I try starting off with easy stuff like, how's it going? How was your day? What's your favorite, color, movie etc etc. I hate being so shy.  |
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Date: 8/25/2004 10:41:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 59241
I can't help it.. I just get really shy around people I don't know.. especially since my boyfriend's friends are all older than I am. They are all 19-20 and I'm 16.. and I just get this weird feeling that they think I'm no fun cuz I'm a "little kid" or "just a teen" or something, lol.. I dunno.. I get uncomfortable around people I don't know |
Date: 8/25/2004 11:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 55386
I start with the all un-original "Hey"...It works pretty good, lol, also just ask 'em what's up and so on, tho I'm really shy lol.  |
Date: 8/26/2004 12:30:00 AM
From Authorid: 62588
I was going to say what holliberry said. Pick on something about them you like - their hair, clothes or a cd they choose to play and compliment it, then ask a question about it. Since you're shy, you're more likely to focus the conversation on THEM and everyone loves to talk about themselves. OR, walk into the room on a joke (like purposely tripping) and make fun of it. That way, the worst has already happened  |
Date: 8/26/2004 1:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 59418
i'm exactly the same way!  |
Date: 8/26/2004 3:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 44960
Sometimes a simple smile is all it takes to start a conversation.  (((PrissieHuggzz)))  |
Date: 8/26/2004 3:30:00 AM
From Authorid: 30229
I agree with MsPrissSis here... simply smiling and allowing the natural course getting to know people take over... There are just SOOOOO many things to talk to people about... you just have to jump in and just do it..   |
Date: 8/26/2004 4:46:00 AM
From Authorid: 58308
smile and say, "how's it going?" compliment their hair. "i love your shoes. where did you ever find them?" "that shirt makes your eyes really stand out." "what did you think about the pep rally?" "do you guys come here often?"  |
Date: 8/26/2004 5:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 4144
hey, how's it going? or how's tricks? or wanna doughnut? just about anything will do!  |
Date: 8/26/2004 6:09:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
Usually by being a smart-butt. Making them laugh is a good way to draw them in   |
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Date: 8/26/2004 6:12:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
and I made one of my best friends by greeeting the new employee at work by saying, "Hi, I'm Kelly. Welcome to the zoo, grab a cage and settle in." We've been buddies for 12 years now |
Date: 8/26/2004 6:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 22308
i'd start out by asking how they are if you feel up to it and then go from there  |
Date: 8/26/2004 6:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 30747
Find a common ground. Ask questions. Show interest in what they are doing and saying. Pay attention to their humor level and know what makes them laugh. Show an interest in forming a friendship. Most importantly, be yourself.  |
Date: 8/26/2004 8:12:00 AM
From Authorid: 62424
Just say hi and ask him how they are and what they're up to. Guys are alot like girls except they dont like to talk about clothes and going to the mall. Just talk to them like you talk to your boyfriend. Just dont tell em you love em' lol  |
Date: 8/26/2004 10:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 42792
Start with a big smile and a hello and go from there... If they don't start talking then ask them about school or where they live, etc...  |
Date: 8/26/2004 10:32:00 AM
From Authorid: 7849
When im talking to my friends ill say "wanna cookie" they get talkin then. lol  |
Date: 8/26/2004 12:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 25756
I'm the sma eway a lot of the time. If I really cannot think of anything to say though, and everybody gets all quiet...I'll start humming or make a silly noise or poke someone near me opr make a funny face, and usually that'll start something up. Or try telling a joke. Lame ones are the best. Where did Napoleon keep his armies? In his sleevies!!! Lol! That's one of me favorites. :-D Maybe keep a hackysack or something like that in your pocket if you're just gonna be hanging out somewhere and take it out and throw it at someone. Guys like balls. I mean...Lol....I don't mean....well, you get it. Lol! You can just play catch with 'em or soemthing. Or do what they all suggested.^^^  |
Date: 8/26/2004 4:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 47218
ask them a bunch of questions about themselves. People usually love to talk about themselves. The more you know about them, the more specific the question can be, like...."so how's basketball season going for you?" "what do you like to do when you aren't in school?" "what kind of music do you listen to?" etc. Then, if you discover that you have something in common with them, concentrate the conversation on that.  |
