How to meet people at the mall?

Question

So, Ive moved to a new town and I dont know anyone, school wont be coming up 'til sept. 2, So I'd liek to meet people at the mall. I have no one to hang out with so that would mean I would have to go solo. So how would I approach people (Im a little shy) and what do I say?

P.S. I dress "eccentricly" and I stand out alot, Ive had some people go up to me before and talk to me and compliment my clothes or yell some stuff at me (generally nice) or ask for my picture, bceause of the way I look I stand out and I dont know if this makes it easier or harder to talk to people.

Answer 1

Maybe just randomly going to the mall is a little huge to start out with.  Why don't you try going to a place where people do something that you would be interested in, like some sort of club or activity group.  You could even try the park, if you're into the outdoors.  Whatever you decide to do, don't put too much pressure on yourself, or build it up too much in your mind, you may make yourself far more nervous than you need to be!  Do you go to church?  If so, that's a great place to make friends, a lot less pressure, since people are supposed to reach out and talk to those they don't know at church.  Many churches have pretty decent youth programs, too.

Answer 2

tell  them  alot

Answer 3

You appear to be an intelligent young woman...so I assume you know to be very careful about who you meet at the mall.

Several years ago, in a mall near my home, several young women were abducted and murdered.  

Yes, I am an older woman....who cares about you!   Be careful!!!!

Try StarBucks or Barnes and Nobel

Answer 4

I suppose if someone about your age is shopping for something near you.. You could say " Do you attend __ High School ?  I just moved here and was wondering about the school , where to make friends " etc etc.

I'd wait until school started since you dont know what kind of people ( even from your school) hang out at the mall.

I moved around to different cities and schools.

One thing I learned was to greet anyone and everyone that  I had even the slightest encounter .  Just smile and say hi when you see them in the hallway.

People love to have their existence acknowledged and they will like you for noticing them.  Or if you feel uncomfortable, give them a smile and a nod.  

But do it to anyone and everyone.   Not just the cool people.  You'll be very popular and get included with the popular people.    

Answer 5

Nooo. You do not meet people in the mall. The mall isn't just for one town where it happens to be in. It usually serves quite a large area where many kids from different schools go to. Also you can't just walk up to someone in the mall and start talking to them. In fact other than paying the cashier, you have no need to talk to someone, other than the people you came with, in the mall.

Try summer programs or parks in your town or city to meet people from your school before it starts. It really shouldn't be hard since people naturally gravitate towards you anyways.

Answer 6

Well if they come up to you and start asking questions, I think this is the great opportunity to ask questions back like "Hey, I'm new in town..where are the cool places/entertainment..what school are you guys going to.." I guess that'll be an ice breaker. They might invite you to go hang out.