How Talk to Teens My Age
Help! I'm in a new place, new town, new experiences, and I've always been really shy, so socializing is really hard for me 😔, I'd like tips on how to be more comfortable around with new people. Thanks!
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When socializing with new people, remember to smile, make eye contact, and take deep breaths whenever you start getting too anxious, as this can help alleviate some of your nervse. It can also help to adopt a more positive, confident mindset. Even if you don't feel
confident, reciting positive mantras in your head can help you "fake it 'til you make it."
Try reciting some of these positive mantras in your head next time you're out socializing:
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Try reciting some of these positive mantras in your head next time you're out socializing:
- I am a cool, interesting, and likable person.
- Other people are cool too, and I am interested in what they have to say.
- I can change my situation by taking action.
- Everyone likes me until proven otherwise.
When talking to someone you don't know, strike up a conversation about something happening where you are, recent local events, or popular trends and news. Ask them what they like to do in their free time or connect over common activities and situations. For example, comment on a popular video game, show, or movie, and ask if they've played or seen it.
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When you are a shy person, just think that wherever you are when you're young, you're not there by accident, and someone around you can help you. We must always ask - ask questions
. Even if you're shy, you can ask someone, “Can I talk with you?” or “How are you?”. It's a skill that can be learned.
Being curious is so powerful . There's a big difference between being curious and nosy. However, it's how you phrase it, or how we ask that first question. Typically, when I'm curious about a point or a situation, I simply say, “I'm curious. Would you care to share more?” And the earlier we start practicing the skill, the easier life gets for us.
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Being curious is so powerful . There's a big difference between being curious and nosy. However, it's how you phrase it, or how we ask that first question. Typically, when I'm curious about a point or a situation, I simply say, “I'm curious. Would you care to share more?” And the earlier we start practicing the skill, the easier life gets for us.
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