10 Ways to Make New Friends

1. Figure out who you want to be friends with and why you like these people.

2. Get involved with activities such as sports, religious groups, or other things that interest you.

3. Introduce yourself and remember names.

4. Work on good conversation skills so that you get better at both listening and talking.

5. Be sensitive to other people.

6. Take compliments politely without seeming full of yourself, and give compliments to others in a sincere way.

7. Take your time making friends.

8. Be willing to risk rejection - it's possible someone may not be open to making new friends. (it's important to take a chance!)

9. Be positive and upbeat.

10. Give parties to spend time with new and old friends.

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