How can I make new friends if I’m really shy in social situations?

[BrittneyHl]

I'd love to make new friends but I find it really hard because I'm shy in social places.

What is a great way to make new friends?

[slatyb]

If you have transportation, find activity groups that interest you. Participate and get to know people, but don't immediately ask people for time away from the group. If you are compatible, you will soon be invited to gatherings after their meetings.

[oldman26]

Smile and learn to say hi

[BrittneyHl]

Yes but saying hi can be the hardest part for someone shy

[DryGermanGuy]

Then say "Bonjour" or "Guten Tag" or "Konichiwa".

[BrittneyHl]

@DryGermanGuy 😹😹😹

[oldman26]

i know, force yourself

[oldman26]

thanks for the mho

[BrittneyHl]

🙏🙏🙏

[Simslover92]

What do you like to do for fun? What's your hobbies? I'm sure you can find friends that way. Like for instance if you like painting, you could go to a painting event and meet people that way. Or if you're into reading, join a book club.

If you're religious at all, then Bible study at your church is another great idea.

If you attend college, then clubs would be another great option.

The point is there are many ways to meet people and make friends. You don't have to be really extroverted to do these things and make friends.

I am very shy too but I met a lot of my friends through school and clubs.

[Simslover92]

If you're doing something you like doing, it might make you open up more.

[BrittneyHl]

Makes sense

[Berethor]

I have some friends from here, I am not going to much to social places, I am not social.

[SeekerOfTruth007]

Take Abilify for starters. It cures social anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar.