So, school's started and you r wondering, "Sigh, how do I approach someone 2 get friends?" I totally understand how you feel... It's like you would like to make new friends, yet you dun wan 2 sound too desperate. You also dun feel comfortable in approaching someone for fear of being rejected. Here are some tips to survive making new friends. So gear up, grab loads of courage. After all, what's there to lose?

 USEFUL TIPS TO PREPARE URSELF=)

• Believe in urself, smile, have a few laughs together, be a good friend to them. If it doesn't work out, shake it off    and keep trying.
• Try to strike up a conversation! If you're shy, then add on to other people conversations.
• Be as outgoing as you are comfortable with. If not, this will give you some practice on opening up and not being as shy.

 THE 8 HOW-TO STEPS

1. Introduce urself to people u dun know, whether one of u are new to the school or not. Be especially welcoming to new people starting school.

 
2. Smile at that person and be friendly. People are much more approachable and less threatening and scary when they smile.

3. Make a great first impression. Most people form an opinion about u in less than 60 sec. 
* Dress normally
* Don't be rude or use vulgarities 
* Remember people may not understand your sarcasm or sense of humor. Save it until you get to know each other better.

 4. Say something nice to them. Everyone likes a nice honest comment about them. Don't lie but find something positive to point out. It will make them more comfortable around you.

5. How to start a conversation: 3 areas safe and good to start: classes/school, their interests/hobbies & lunch/recess/food. You can ask others about what is nice in the school canteen and softly invite them to meet them at canteen or eat together and talk more. You can also talk about cca they are taking and what they are interested in. You can also ask how is school so far for them.

6.Befriend a group. If u want to make more than one friend, look for a group of girls/boys that u wuld like 2 get 2 know better. Also take some time to think if this group of friends is who u feel u can really share same interests in rather than joining them because they are the popular group. Remember, the idea is to fit in, not to be made use of by them. 

7. Understand that confidence is helpful but not a necessity to make friends. Look for others that seem shy if you are also very shy.

8. Look interested when people talk to u. Being a good listener is very important to a friendship.

BEWARE!! Dun ever try this... (below)

• Do not act desperate. Once people feel u r so, they will avoid or push you away quickly.
• Do not spread gossip about them behind their back. Is that a way to treat a soon to be friend?
• Do not give up your old friends if they are nice. Try to keep both. If your old friends have a problem with your new friends, try to work it out to the best of your ability.

Lastly, all the best and dun ever give up!