Make More Friends

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make more friends

Make More Friends

make more friends

"Always celebrate something: a new achievement, a new poem, a new hobby, a new dream." ~ Amelia Lee
Co-Founder, The Best In Singapore
Director, The Best In Singapore Education Division (over 31,000 of Singapore's most qualified and experienced home tutors)
Princeton University (Materials Science Engineering, PhD)

Make More Friends

If you go out looking for friends, you’re going to find they are very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere – Zig Ziglar

Generally, there are three types of friends:

  1. These are usually the ones you meet at school/university or work – and you will say hello to them, just to be polite. The relationship does not last beyond the time when you graduate from school
  2. Regular friends. They are those you meet when you are playing your favourite sports/hobbies, or meet up with once in a while to hang out with. You can usually talk about regular topics, and have fun together
  3. Best friends. You can talk about anything and everything with them. You may or may not meet up every day, but your friendship is very strong and it doesn’t matter how often you meet up in order to maintain the same depth of your friendship. These are the friends that you can trust to be there for you whenever you need them, and they will go the extra mile for you. We all need such friends

To get new friends easily – and also to get new best friends:

  1. Be willing and enthusiastic about meeting new people. Some of us think that meeting new people is scary, because we are concerned about making a good impression, whether the other people will like us, or how to keep our conversation interesting. The more we think about meeting people, the scarier it seems
  2. Start small, with people you already know. Accept invitations to go out with them or ask them to go somewhere that you know the both of you will enjoy doing things together with
  3. Be open-minded, and don’t judge your new friends. Give the friendship a chance to grow and blossom
  4. Be more adjustable and flexible when getting to know your new friend
  5. Make the effort to stay in touch
  6. Connect with sincerity. Often, we are too involved with our own concerns like what others will think of us, what we should say next, or what our next actions should be. This makes us miss the whole point of friendship – which is to get to know each other better
  7. Being sociable is about being approachable. Whether you realize it or not, there are always people who are scared and who are looking for a non-threatening face to approach. Be that person, and be that person with a smiling face. Learn to smile, and keep a slight smile on your face as your default facial express. Do not be the guy or girl who is always frowning
  8. When you are out there, just maintain eye contact and wave to affirm that you have noticed the person. This is an easy method to get people to respond back, and then you can walk over to say hello
  9. According to the BBC, social anxiety is the world’s number two fear. Most people therefore will not approach you because they are shy. To make friends, you therefore have to actually walk up to people to say hello them
  10. When you meet new people, they are usually not comfortable with talking to a stranger. You will therefore need to start the conversation and maybe even talk for most of the time. You might want to start by commenting about the venue or event that the both of you are now attending, or introduce a little about yourself. Just keep going, but do not talk negatively. When the other person starts to feel more comfortable, you should start to listen and not interrupt. Most people love talking about themselves, so the conversation should move along more smoothly after the initial nervousness
  11. Don’t be afraid of looking needy. Chances are, your current or new friends appreciate that you are contacting them and want to keep in contact. If they don’t, then you just have to try with another person
  12. We tend to like people that are like us. If you want a smooth transition to making more friends, you might want to dress like those whom you want to befriend
  13. Observe and comply. Wherever you go, observe how people around you behave. When you are in a church, don’t behave as though you are in a dance club. Every social situation has its own rules and culture. To thrive socially, don’t reinvent the wheel – observe, and comply with the norms
  14. Join groups or clubs. Look for neighbourhood or online groups that align with your interests – especially those that are focused on the same hobbies that you enjoy, personal growth, professional development, or academic pursuits
  15. Attend workshops and seminars. Take part in events that are related to what you want to know about. These environments often attract motivate people
  16. Network strategically. Ask your parents, friends, relatives, or colleagues if they can introduce you to individuals who have the qualities that you seek
  17. Use social media. Platforms like Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook can help you connect with like-minded individuals
  18. Engage in meaningful conversations. When you meet new people, focus on deep conversations where you can learn about each others’ interests, ambitions, and ideas. This can help you identify with those who resonate with your own goals
  19. Be open and approachable. Show genuine interest in others, and be open to new friendships and points of view. People are often drawn to people who are friendly and engaging
  20. Challenge yourself. Surround yourself with individuals who inspire you. This can mean stepping out of your comfort zone, so that you can engage with people who challenge your thinking or push you to grow
  21. Evaluate and adjust. When you meet new people, occasionally assess your relationships. You will be able to distinguish between those who inspire and motivate you. Spend more time with them, and perhaps you might want to distance yourself from those who hold you back
  22. Be patient. Building strong and meaningful relationships take time. Focus on quality over quantity, and be patient while you cultivate a new social and professional network

Reflect on what qualities you value in friends.

Knowing this will guide you in your search.

Use some of the tips that we gave in this article.

Very soon, you will have broadened your social network, and will have more friends to share your joys and thoughts with.

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