How Do You Make New Friends At School?
• Introduce yourself to people who you don’t know, whether one of you are new to the school or not. Be especially welcoming to new people starting school. • Smile at that person and be friendly. People are much more approachable and less intimidating when they smile. • Make a great first impression. Most people form an opinion about you in less than 60 seconds. • Dress appropriately • Don’t be rude or offensive • Remember people may not appreciate your sarcasm or sense of humor. Save it until you get to know each other. • Compliment them. Don’t lie but find something positive to point out. It will make them more comfortable around you. • Start a conversation with them. • Ask about their interests, classes they have, some people they hang out with, what sports they’re in, etc. This should branch off of the introduction. Ask more about their classes. “Who’s the teacher?” • Ask when they have lunch. If you have lunch at the same time you can suggest you meet there, eat together and talk m
