I have a problem at High school?

Question

So, I just started as a freshman, and I don't have much classes with some of my good friends so I basically sit by strangers all day and at cafeteria sit with my cousin and with a bunch of strangers. How would one make friends? I've been getting depressed in the afternoons my dad is getting suspicious that I've been into something just because I haven't been talking like he will ask how school went but I won't say much it's hard to talk when you were a mute basically the entire day. but the real problem is I don't talk much all day and I'm used to it pretty much. Can anyone tell me how I could talk to someone because I hate not talking the whole day and it just makes me sad.

Answer 1

hey dude im a freshman 2,,, just start talking and people will eventually become friends with u,, i was like that before 2

Answer 2

i have been in this state before..........start raising your hand more in class.........wear interesting clothing....compliments to people......join a club.....just  communicate.....it may be hard being the new kid on the block but if u sit in the shadows and wait for some 1 to pull you out...u'll be waiting for a long time

Answer 3

It will be hard, but try to be more outgoing. If you notice someone in one of your classes that you share another class with, sit by them and ask about the class, a good, easy ice breaker is just to ask what the homework was, or what they thought of the teacher or something similiar. If you join some after school groups or sports or drama, that is a great way to make friends too. good luck and just try to be outgoing and friendly and you should have new friends in no time! =]

Answer 4

Yea that is tricky. I went to a school in Center City where only 5 kids from my old school went...and I had no classes with them. Try talking to other freshmen near your locker; maybe chat it up at lunch. In class, just ask if they get this and try to start a conversation. As soon as you make a few friends you will be opened up to a network of their friends, and then so on, so forth. Just be sociable!  

Answer 5

I know it might be awkward starting conversations with people but that happens to be where it all starts.  Find someone you think you may have  something in common with and start a conversation.  After that, who knows, you two may become friends.

Answer 6

when its lunch time go find an empty seat  at a table where some nice looking peaople are at and say '' is this seat taken '' then sit down a  say hi my name is[ your name ]. that should work

Answer 7

you just have to be yourself and just be crazy and be outgoing...

if people don't like you for who you are then thats there problem..you don't need them..but if you be your true self the people will like it and you will make more friends...

Mainly just be yourself and don't be afraid what other people think...

Answer 8

Being a freshman is harsh no matter who you are. Best thing is it's over in a year. I would wager to say that everyone around you is just as nervous and quiet. Say "hey" and smile. Sometimes that's all ya need. Maybe talk about something you like and see who might be interested in similar things. Good luck!  

Answer 9

Join a few clubs, meet friends-of-friends, and just make general conversation with people that sit near you in classes.  You'll find your niche.

Answer 10

MAYBE HANG OUT WITH YOUR COUSINS FRIENDS U SHOULD ALSO ASK ONE WATS THERE NAME WHEN YOUR IN GROUPS OR SOMETHING AND WHEN  THERE IS A NEW STUDENT ITS UR CHANCE TO TALK TO THEM

Answer 11

Talk to people. You can't make friends being silent. Be calm about it and not pushy about it and if the person doesn't want to talk find a different person. Try before school, in between classes, during lunch and after school.

You're bound to make a friend in one of your classes.

Answer 12

You're probably not the only person feeling like that. Like, if you see someone wearing a shirt that you like or something, just start a conversation by asking where they got it.

Answer 13

its okay to not want to talk all day but if you join a group (sport, club, theater, band, anything) you will get to know more people and then be more comfortable in public so you wont be a stranger anymore...not everyone is a loud mouth and it is hard to talk to people that you dont know...but another thing you can do is talk to everyone who sits next to you in class...then you can build on that

Answer 14

That was basically my high school life. My cousin, others, and myself. But don't look for popularity. Keep studying it will pay of later.  

Answer 15

Just start being friendly and nice and people will start wanna talk to you n return the same

Answer 16

go up to someone, introduce yourself and ask what classes they have and what they're into, you'll make friends if you start the convo. if they get annoyed, it's better than being loner. if they don't, YOU JUST MADE A FRIEND!

Answer 17

go to the guidance department and TELL THEM, dont ask, TELL THEM you want to be moved to a different class.  They will do it, but get our parents to help you wit dis.  cuz those lady can be b*****s, but if your parents become a ***** right back to them they will get you moved

Answer 18

In school you have to say something to make friends.

Start by saying Hi and maybe saying something about that class or ask them a question about somebody or something.  You also could compliment someone guy or girl on a shirt, shoes, ect....

"Hey I love that shirt."  Everyone loves to be complimented.

You will be able to tell the ones who will be a friend or the ones who are just plain rude or wierd.

Good Luck, be nice and have fun.

Answer 19

i am a freshmen but school doesn't start for me till sep. 3rd. anyway, i don't want that to happen to me so i just decided that during lunch i will go up to a group of people i believe would make good friends and ask if i could eat with them. so do that

Answer 20

When I was in my freshman year, I had the same problem. What I did, was to be more outgoing. Just a simple 'How are you?' is fine; and strike up a conversation-any conversation for that matter- with someone in your class. I once was a silent girl, now being a junior, I'm the talkative person and I've made new friends every year. The whole mute thing is just shyness of being in a new enviroment with unknown people. It'll blow away soon.

good luck in high school

Answer 21

just meet new people. if i could go back in time i would have played a sport my freshman year. also be in clubs. everything will work out. everyone has that proplem sometime in thier life

Answer 22

Join sports, a club or something. Start a conversation thats all you need.

Answer 23

Its very normal to feel like this, esp as a freshmen.

Join some clubs,,,it may feel awkward at first but if its a year round club you'll get used to the ppl and find new friends so u have other ppl to talk besides just your good friends in the school. Also, u could try to find out what your freinds' scheldules and try tomeet up for a few minutes multiple times thru out the day...talk more...

Answer 24

be nice and yourself also connect to what the other people at the table say get into the conversations with them

Answer 25

join clubs! by doing so u open ur doors to more ppl who share an intrest w/ u! im an incoming freshmen also! im gonna go through the same thing! imtaking my advice! join clubs sports and activities that intrest u! u'll make friends soon! it cud b worse, u cud look like beast from the disney classic beauty and the beast!  

Answer 26

Dude, i had the same problem, i myself am a freshman at Crespi Carmelite High School, and i had to sit by myself a couple times at the lunch table. My thoughts, just go up to a group of people and tell them your name, or simply said, whats up guys. By that time, you will have made several new friends, and will be talking with them during regular school, at parties, at lunch, whatever. Go for it dude, it worked for me. Later.

Answer 27

be outgoing and strike up a conversation with someone..simple as that..just chat with them everyday about anything and eventually you become friends..it sounds dumb but its true..thats what i did when i was younger..and that wasnt that long ago..im 22

Answer 28

the best way to make friends is either,jokes or talk about something in the news or neat rumors

Answer 29

say hi and try to form a conversation that is the easiest thing in the world

Answer 30

just start talking to someone next to you. ask them a question about the class and go from there!

Answer 31

Get into athletics or theatre.  That'll help you find people with similar interests.