For some is being social a real struggle, for those guys and girls is this mytake. I hope this can be helpfull.
1. Start simple
You can start simple and slowly to expand your comfort zone. So you can start with talking with people you already know but don’t know that well.
2. Talk with strangers
It can sound scary to talk with strangers, that is understandable. There is always more to say then just “hi”, “How much does it cost?” or “Thank you”. So talk to the taxi driver, those who you meet in the bus or train, the shop assistent, the barrista who makes your coffee or someone who’s waiting with you in the queue.
And keep in mind that you can amke the day of those you meet by saying more then what is needed.
3. Don’t get overwhelmed if someone talks too much
There are some persons who keep talking all the time, for a less talkative person this can be hard to handle at First. But never let yourself think that those persons have more to say, often it’s quite the opposite.
4. Act like a likeable person
Learn to be likeable and so:
- Smile a lot
- Speak loud and clear
- When someone talks to you ask question to them.
- People like it if you ask them advice, so ask for advice
- Use open questions
5. Silence is fine
There’s nothing wrong with silence. Accepting that silence is part of interactions makes it less awkward.
6. Loose control sometimes
Simply enjoy being around people, without questioning everything you gonna say. People are less judgementl then you think. So elimate the block in your mind that makes you question ” how will people think about me when I say that?”.
7. Find a socialable hobby
Socializing with people who share the same hobby is easier, so find a hobby and socialize.
Pictured above is a prank street sign in Mocow showing profiles of Woland, Koroviev, and Behemoth from Mikhail Bulgakov's masterpiece, The Master and Margarita, and the slogan Talking to Stranger is Forbidden.
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