"Go where the people are The one place you're guaranteed not to make friends is alone in your bedroom. It takes effort and energy to go out and be with other people, but just showing up indicates a degree of openness to connecting. Think about what you enjoy doing that you could do with others. Where are people who share your interests likely to gather? Also, be open to meeting friends of friends. You already have something in common with them."
"Your body language can communicate, "Stay away from me!" Or, "I'm ready to connect!" Are you looking down (at a phone) or out toward other people? Is your body turned away from the other person or toward them? Are your arms crossed or open? Are your elbows tightly against your body or a bit away? Are your hands open or clutching something?"
"Offer a friendly greeting Smile to show you're happy to see someone. This could be a gentle half-smile if you don't know someone, or a bigger smile if the person is someone you know. Say hi and add their name, if you know it, to make the greeting more personal. Start a conversation A sincere compliment can be an easy way to start a conversation. You could compliment something someone is wearing or something they said or did."
Every friendship begins with signals that two people are interested in connecting. To make a new friend, communicate liking, interest in spending time, and curiosity about the other person. Seek out places where people with similar interests gather and be open to friends of friends. Use friendly nonverbal cues: face people, keep arms uncrossed, look up from your phone, and show open hands. Offer a warm greeting and use names when possible. Start conversations with sincere compliments and open-ended 'what' or 'how' questions. Pay attention, remember what you learn, and accept that rejection is possible but uncommon.
Read at Psychology Today
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