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TogetherForever wrote:
That is tricky. You can try using other features that you could recognize easier to associate with their name, like where they sit in a classroom, hair, something like that?
By remembering someone's name, they'll want to remember your name too. Also it helps when you want to speak directly to them. Typically when people hear their name, it genuinely makes them happier and more engaged.
Sera wrote:
complimenting sounds so smart how did i not think of that?? like "hey cool shirt! where did you get that?"? definitely worth a try! i recall in elementary school that was pretty much how you'd make friends? just complimenting a toy or a piece of clothing you find cool?
names are a bit tricky to me bc i dont recognize faces/have prosopagnosia. not sure if this has significantly contributed to me not having friends but i can understand how someone repeatedly being confused of who you are might come across... i think in one of those social skills videos i watched they also mentioned using a person name when talking to them? as in, "hey name!" instead of just "hey", like you suggested
Yeah! Compliments are super helpful, and are a great easy way to start a conversation and introduce yourself!TogetherForever wrote:
Join clubs and groups! Being around the same people is helpful so that you become for familiar.
A lot of the time I start conversations people I am around often. Starting with a compliment and a greeting is great! Doing things that make people smile gives a good impression! It is also so important to learn names. When you learn names, it shows that you are actually listening and care. From there just continue to talk to them, every day or every other day in person. Don't just do it once, get to know them so they can get to know you! Make it a habit with a ton of people.
Honestly though, don't be afraid to be a little picky about friends. It is always important to be kind, but you don't have to become really good friends with someone you don't want to be around. And if someone doesn't seem interested, don't be discouraged! Keep meeting new people and don't waste time on those who aren't worth it.
You really just have to get yourself out there and talk to lots of people in person. Being social and open can help to have people be drawn to you and want to be your friend.
Join clubs and groups! Being around the same people is helpful so that you become for familiar.
A lot of the time I start conversations people I am around often. Starting with a compliment and a greeting is great! Doing things that make people smile gives a good impression! It is also so important to learn names. When you learn names, it shows that you are actually listening and care. From there just continue to talk to them, every day or every other day in person. Don't just do it once, get to know them so they can get to know you! Make it a habit with a ton of people.
Honestly though, don't be afraid to be a little picky about friends. It is always important to be kind, but you don't have to become really good friends with someone you don't want to be around. And if someone doesn't seem interested, don't be discouraged! Keep meeting new people and don't waste time on those who aren't worth it.
You really just have to get yourself out there and talk to lots of people in person. Being social and open can help to have people be drawn to you and want to be your friend.
complimenting sounds so smart how did i not think of that?? like "hey cool shirt! where did you get that?"? definitely worth a try! i recall in elementary school that was pretty much how you'd make friends? just complimenting a toy or a piece of clothing you find cool?
names are a bit tricky to me bc i dont recognize faces/have prosopagnosia. not sure if this has significantly contributed to me not having friends but i can understand how someone repeatedly being confused of who you are might come across... i think in one of those social skills videos i watched they also mentioned using a person name when talking to them? as in, "hey name!" instead of just "hey", like you suggested
That is tricky. You can try using other features that you could recognize easier to associate with their name, like where they sit in a classroom, hair, something like that?
By remembering someone's name, they'll want to remember your name too. Also it helps when you want to speak directly to them. Typically when people hear their name, it genuinely makes them happier and more engaged.
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and the clubs i'm interested in are in dutch. i tried bumble bff and going to those uni events that are specifically for making friends but no luck there either (but i will keep going anyway just in case lol!) 