“I read How to Win Friends and Influence People. If you want to talk to somebody out of the blue at a bar or somewhere try talking about something around you first. You can socialize with strangers in the comforts of your own home. Now I can just talk and talk and say jokes, ask questions, tell stories and so on. All you have to do is sign up to a couple of websites, or maybe even just one, and start finding people like you. If you don’t care this happens is easy to keep going and often you’ll trigger something in the other people that would make them want to share their own ideas, stories or jokes so the conversation keeps flowing. I feel like people don’t care about me .I feel like people just look at me in disgust which … But you are asking for them, so you probably don't know how to make them. Everybody has issues that they run into, and everyone needs advice every now and again. Well, they'll train you into talking to people you don't know, they'll teach you ad hoc speaking and they'll give you feedback if you have body posture, eye contact or other non-verbal communication issues. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Finding these can be tricky. And SMILE.” — MountanDewBoi, “When someone asks you a question, ask the same one back. March 20, 2020 3:49 PM. Ok, don’t look at me like that. Socialize started in the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown when we were looking for new ways to socialize, not only with friends, but in networking events. Some social distancing will be needed for many more months, or even years, to keep the coronavirus at bay. Remember, your fears are very normal. You will want friends that don't drag you down, that are emotionally reasonably stable and are empathic. and try to ask questions, which go in-depth about the Topic. Ask the relation. Meetup is a globally used website, where people that gather together for walks, bike rides or types of social events. How To Socialize With People: In this video, you will learn SIX EASY STEPS to becoming more social with people and improving at socializing. This thread is archived. General Anxiety. Like if I am laughing with a friend, I may put my hand on their shoulder. People don’t generally like being made to feel like they’re going to be examined and judged if they talk to you.” — WantsToShitInPrivate, “‘Tell me more about that’ is your best friend. In order to make and keep friends, these need to be addressed first. Hangin’ out like normal. It’s far less overstimulating for us to interact with just one or two people at a time in an intimate setting. Since you want like-minded friends (because those are more likely to like you as well as more likely to be long time friends), you will need to find people that are similar to you. I feel I’m less cheerful when I’m around them and I feel tired every time after we meet. How do you learn how to party/socialize/drink like a normal person? Thinking like this will make you nervous and stiff, and you might end up saying nothing at all. We're not trying to document your life in all its gory details, we're trying to get you friends. If someone mentions something cool or clever, or their interest, and you know about it, interrupt a little and be like ‘wait, I’ve heard of that, isn’t that where [x]?’ ‘I think it’s cool but i’m not sure i get it, can you dumb it down for me?’. Ask them if they know any other good bars around.” — Wearealljustapes. Let him be comfortable in your arms while the other person is around. If they don’t have a dog then move on to something else. save. So I'll give you three methods: Take a community college class in a topic you like. This is great practice for when you have to be in a social setting alone. Where This will depend on who you are. But I’m always looking for a new person with whom I can share my passions and my world. Call it interesting. Be genuinely interested and humble, up the humble a little if you need to compensate for their low self esteem. Normally I’m a very friendly and talkative person but with them I just feel like I don’t want to talk to anyone. Sometimes the questions are stupid, the jokes are bad and the stories are boring. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. If you make a comment amongst a group of people that you hate fat women who wear too much make up, then don’t be surprised if most the women in the room would rather speak to other people and avoid you. This is a good place to find like minded people. In fact, all that noise and stimulation can easily exhaust us. If you're into martial arts, join a fight club. You might think, "what does public speaking have to do with friendships?" You can then add them to your own network and/or can invite them all at once to a small party once you have found a few similar people (and here you will again be able to leverage your toastmasters skills). Listen more, show genuine interest in people’s lives and experiences, understand that your own body language gives away dead ringer if you have a lack of interests. This is where you'll be able to find like-minded people that will enjoy doing what you like to do. My tip, no one wants to feel they are wrong, even if they are wrong. This led me to start talking, just saying my usual thought process out loud instead of thinking it to fill the dead air and keep the level of stimulation up to retain viewers. I’m so awkward my face just turns worried when people see my face because I think their judging me. If you want to socialize like a pro you’ve got to make an effort and think about what you’re doing. When I speak to somebody for the first time at work and they ask what have I been up to at the weekend or something I would say I took my puppy to the park which could start the excited dog conversation. Its fine to do this with a total 180, that is not even subtle. How do you learn how to party/socialize/drink like a normal person? Speak well of other people, and keep things light.” — GIfuckingJane. So to keep things simple and maximize your odds of success, if you're a single female, you look for single females and if you're a couple, you look for other couples, etc. 17. I understand completely that none of this is their fault so I’m trying to distance myself. 20. It's not going to be in your interest to have friends that are broke. The guy seemed normal in the beginning, but I noticed this negativity around him and I felt drained after spending time with him. Get other people to talk about themselves. How to socialize like a normal person? Make them feel good and be genuinely interested in what they have to say. If you are currently enrolled in a college or university, you have access to an additional source. Assume Nothing. Every quiet person knows what it's like to be sitting back with a group of friends, happily taking in the conversation, when someone says, "You're so quiet. “It helps to get them to talk about what they enjoy and are passionate about. it was good, I did this and that. Each test takes about 2 to 3 minutes to complete, let me know if you scored high (or low in the case of the self esteem test) on any of these and I'll give you specific advice on how to address that first, before you work on making new friends. If you’re teling a story properly, you’ll probably be more emotive than normal. Rather than taking 10 minutes to explain something that would take 1 minute, take 1 minute and speak slowly. If you’ve been self-isolating or unable to leave the house as much as you'd like to during a lockdown, you may need to spend extra time re-socializing your dog or puppy as normal life begins to resume again. Obviously such a thing doesn't exist. Here is a guide on student clubs. This is a place where you can ask for advice on many subjects. Answer how you've felt in the last week. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. A good book on this topic was written about 100 years ago and it's called "How to win Friends & Influence People" (Audiobook on Youtube). Posted by 3 years ago. You will want friends that are there for you when you are in a time of need, not friends that will drop you at the first sign of trouble. “Listen carefully, nod your head periodically to let them know you are paying attention. How If you were good at making friends, well then you would have them. People will still like that you tried to agree, even if they call themselves out for being wrong.” — Dyanpanda. Here are just seven ways to socialize remotely to stay connected, human and sane. Just take the pressure off yourself with that sentence. Speak slowly, and confidently. Create casual non-work-related spaces. It helps make people comfortable by keeping it surface level. Never leave a place where you have connected with some interesting people you like, without doing this step: ask for a phone number. 21. I have always been a loner, I mean I used to have friends when I was really young in elementary school, but I never really liked hanging out with them after school. “I used to be shy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If you are not sure you have a problem (but you might), here are a few tests you can take: Depression. I'm a little hesitant to recommend this, because this solution does not work for everyone. I also think the rise of nerd culture is a huge factor. I [19F] feel uncomfortable around my current group of friends. How do you even get into a new group of friends when everyone is already in a group? When If you understand the like-mindedness aspect of friendship, then you probably also understand that if you're mentally damaged or an addict, that you're more likely to become friends with like-minded people and if you're mentally in a good state, you're more likely to get friends that are equally in healthy state. Clarify when needed. So, how can we make decisions about socializing safely? That is a common indicator of charisma, that you choose your words carefully. 26 comments. When talking to another person, don’t make assumptions about them, their life, or what they are going to say. Pick up on your surroundings. It comes down to: Why Let's make sure you know why you want friends. Bonus points if you remember what they say and refer back to it during conversations. Learn about us. Normally I’m a very friendly and talkative person but with them I just feel like I don’t want to talk to anyone. Regardless of male or female. Fun activities energize us. Anna Gorin/Moment/Getty Images. The best conversations I have come when I barely talk at all. If you like this blog, you might like to pre-order my forthcoming book, QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. But abstaining from all social contact for the long haul won’t be a sustainable option for most people. Meeting friends of friends is one of the easiest ways to meet new people. Criticize – It’s OK to give your critique of the music or selection of beers, but don’t let it get you down.No one has any fun with someone that’s continually upset about little things. Your job is not like your social life. Although extroverts thrive on stimulation and excitement, that’s not the case for introverts. Try to view each and every person you meet in your life as a "doorway" or "portal" into a new social circle. Talk about cliche topics if there’s nothing else to say. The weather, their family, what they did over the weekend, work, etc. Then start reading through what their friends post and see if there are other local people that have similar interests. Until I was 19 I spoke to almost no one but my closest group of friends unless absolutely forced to and even then it was like pulling teeth. Due to the way our brains are wired, we don’t get “high” off socializing like extroverts do. Sometimes people will feel they get drained by socializing, but it's more that without realizing it they've hit a streak of always doing things that they're not that into. There’s a good reason introverts may “have other plans” or “can’t make it” when they’re invited to a party. Additionally you'll automatically have things you can do together that you know both of you will enjoy. That will take you far. Without knowing any other background, and in an effort to not imply any kind of judgment, these terms come to mind. report. Introduce yourself. By Ruth Graham. This is because he is looking for his litter box to relieve himself. “I have aspergers, and dreaded talking in public. Don’t stare into their soul, your eyes can drift occasionally to appropriate places, but look then in the eye when you are speaking to them and when they are speaking to you.” — jrobjr123, “Don’t be an arsehole. It's okay to be quieter on the whole, and it's okay to be quieter than normal in certain conversations. If you happen to like some kind of sport (or want to learn how to defend yourself), there's most likely a dojo or training field nearby that will teach you how to do it. Instead, find some part of their statement you can agree with, (yeah, i like to be proactive and get ahead of ___ too.) At first I had my core group of friends playing with me so it wasn’t hard to fill time, but when they weren’t available I noticed I’d drop viewers during long periods of silence. Here are a few hints to get you on the right path: 1. So first you have to make sure you are reasonably mentally stable. They obviously drifted away because of how anti-social I was. Combine Conversation With Activity. Nod your head to show you’re paying attention. After searching for various virtual event platforms, we realized that none of them really solved the problem. If you train yourself to think that people want to be appreciated, you will learn to genuinely find them interesting, and they will want to engage with you when you steer the convo towards things both of you find interesting.” — throwawaybreaks. In workplaces like mine it can be easy to think “no around here cares”. Ask questions, but don’t make it an interview. Archived. Repeat the question someone asked you. 3. Put me from the most shy, creepiest, awkward kid you could ever meet to a collegiate teacher sometimes twice my age and scoring the most wonderful woman in the world and some really terrific friends and moments in my life. Things we don't like doing, or that we're indifferent to, leave us feeling bored and like we'd rather be somewhere else. “It helps to get them to talk about what they enjoy and are passionate about. Don’t treat someone you have a crush on any differently to your other acquaintances and friends. Just start commenting on their posts, when it's appropriate (so if it's regarding a shared hobby and such, not about their family pictures). 7. Make sure both you and your clothes are clean, that you don't have ongoing dental issues and cut your hair at least once every 8 weeks. 11 Signs You Don't Socialize Enough. Sometimes meeting that one new person can be worth the agony of socializing. If you are shy around strangers, these tips from. Sure, it's for the social contact, but it doesn't stop there. I like to think that I can learn something from every person I meet.” — Roancap. Submit your writing to be published on Thought Catalog. I feel I’m less cheerful when I’m around them and I feel tired every time after we meet. Short answers = not interested. Generally speaking, actually be interested in people.” — whoisfourthwall, “I’m late to the party here and see a lot of great ones. If you're into remote controlled cars, join an RC club. Do not do anything that would take your primary attention off of them. Say their name a few times. That is ok. Charisma on Command(youtube) has a lot of good tips on this). When I socialize, I’m not looking for a way just to pass the time. 7. 1. That's interesting. He used to complain a lot about his life and how he had no friends. Social Media Now that you've found some people through Toastmasters, clubs or community college, you can leverage them to find more people like them. I mean basically I did the least amount of talking necessary to function. By giving him time to socialize with other dogs, he will learn the proper way to react to others. I'll break it down into it's individual aspects and then I'll tell you how to approach each aspect individually. I understand that most of these cost some money. ... As the relationships deepen and each person learns more about what the other cares about, our working lives inevitably become part of that conversation. Just go to Google Maps and type the name of the sport, to find nearby facilities. I broke this with twitch streaming. Sports This one's fairly obvious. Family members, teachers, religious leaders, and peers all play roles in a person's socialization. Summary. It's perfectly normal, beginning as early as 7 months. So I forced myself into in to get better. And you might not have that, but I'll explain to you why that's required. Especially when talking to a stranger, where your word isn’t very strong, the discussion will end if you say no. Some parts will be on hold, while the pandemic plays out, but most likely you'll be busy anyway for a couple of months fixing yourself up, so start with that. They really started to like me, despite all of their feelings on their daughter being with another woman, and now they’re as much my family as hers.” — SheaRVA, “Try to provoke or induce people to talk about themselves rather than talking more about yourself. Sports bars, talk sports. I would not if it was too busy, but in general would practice by asking people how they were in different ways to get different answers, (whats up, how’re you doing, how’re you doing today, whats going on, etc), and then copying the people who had smooth replies. Now without pressure it’s much easier to make conversation, right? Ask the other person what they think. They may or may not be actually applicable to the person in mind… * Antisocial * Socially-impaired * Socially-inept * Introverted However, avoid spending all of your time with your friend, or appearing like you are having a private conversation. Dedicated to your stories and ideas. What made you so interested in economics?’ or ‘that’s interesting, what led you to pick that line of work?’ And I go deeper if necessary and compliment what I think is worthy of a compliment.” — thequirkyblackgirl. A lot of them. Make them talk about what they know best: themselves. It’s important to keep a nice atmosphere while you talk, so everyone feels good. 96% Upvoted. Then, offer the correct/logical way as a preference. Because anyone can join, there is a low bar of entry and the clubs often are not professionally managed, which will lower the quality of participants. “Not being afraid of saying stupid things and being able to brush it off and laugh when that happens. 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