Social life

[ClinkatyClank]

How do you get a good one ?

Any ways of increasing the social circle ?

[gness]

I make friends quite easily but a real friendship takes time. Moving to a new town years ago I joined the am dram society helping backstage. I made wonderful friends over the years. I also joined a charity activities group preferring that to working in a charity shop. That was in 1982 and two of the best friends anyone could wish for came through that. If you join something....bake cakes. They will love you.

[jno]

start with the weather

[welshlibranr]

I am a really friendly person. can't pass anyone without saying 'morning' or Hi, that's just me!......have so many friends as a result of my effort to make friends, it does work!...

[spotit3]

I know exactly how you feel,ClinkatyClank though I am much older than you. I find it difficult to talk to new people. I have joined WI and also do charity work. The people I meet there are friendly but all seem to have their own little groups so only time I see them is at the meetings.

[ClinkatyClank]

How would you approach someone and make conversation with them at an outdoor event ? I will be going to one in a few weeks

[boxtops]

what sort of event is it? Don't forget your aim shouldn't be "make friends" at this stage, more to "be friendly" - friends aren't made in one conversation.

[ClinkatyClank]

It's an Asian event, known as a Mela. I'm interested in culture.

[boxtops]

Wonderful - an opportunity to meet different people too, and broaden experiences. I would find a friendly face, and ask them (with real interest) to tell them about the gathering - don't be afraid to admit that you've no experience of the culture, if this is the case - and that you are really interested to learn about it. You may well find that they have regular women's group meetings and that they'd welcome you to join in if you want to.

[MissLili]

Try to meet with the friends you already have more often and get acquainted with their friends. This way you make your social circle wider. Smile, talk to new people about things they are interested in and just be friendly and nice to people. They will be nice with you in return. Be careful, don't be too "pushy" though. If a person is not interested in talking to you don't insist and you'll be fine. Good luck!

[ClinkatyClank]

How do you make conversation ?

[ClinkatyClank]

How do i become more sociable ?