Tips for Being More Friendly and Social

What is a suggested way to transition from acquaintances to friends?

Why is it important to evaluate the interest of the other person when trying to make friends?

Which factor is mentioned in the text as contributing to the development of friendships?

Why does the text suggest looking at places you frequent when searching for potential friends?

Why do people tend to be drawn to those with common interests?

What is one key tip for being more friendly and social according to the text?

How can you show genuine interest in someone according to the text?

What does the text suggest about self-disclosure in turning acquaintances into friends?

Why is intimacy important in turning acquaintances into friends?

What is the main difference between casual acquaintanceships and friendships according to the text?

When trying to make new friends, focus on others, not ______.

Pay attention by switching off distractions and truly ______ to the other person.

Small efforts like remembering someone’s preferences can go a ______ way in building friendships.

Friendship is characterized by ______.

True friends know about each other’s values, struggles, goals, and ______.

Friendship takes two, so it's important to evaluate whether the other person is looking for new friends. Do they ask you questions about you, as if they'd like to get to know you better? Do they tell you things about themselves beyond surface small talk? Do they give you their full attention when you see them? Does the other person seem interested in exchanging contact information or making specific plans to get together? If you can't answer 'yes' to these questions, the person may not be the best candidate for friendship now, even if they genuinely like you. There are many possible reasons why not, so don't take it ______!

We tend to make friends with people we cross paths with regularly: people we go to school with, work with, or live close to. The more we see someone, the more likely a friendship is to develop. So look at the places you frequent as you start your search for potential friends. Another big factor in friendship is common interests. We tend to be drawn to people who are similar, with a shared hobby, cultural background, career path, or kids the same age. Think about activities you enjoy or the causes you care about. Where can you meet people who share the same ______?

If you'd like to transition from acquaintances to friends, open up to the other person. You don't have to reveal your most closely-held secret. Start small by sharing something a little bit more personal than you would normally and see how the other person responds. Do they seem interested? Do they reciprocate by disclosing something about themselves? Evaluating interest. Friendship takes two, so it's important to evaluate whether the other person is looking for new friends. Do they ask you questions about you, as if they'd like to get to know you better? Do they tell you things about themselves beyond surface small talk? Do they give you their full attention when you see them? Does the other person seem interested in exchanging contact information or making specific plans to get together? If you can't answer 'yes' to these questions, the ______ may not be the best candidate for friendship now, even if they genuinely like you.

How to meet new people. We tend to make friends with people we cross paths with regularly: people we go to school with, work with, or live close to. The more we see someone, the more likely a friendship is to develop. So look at the places you frequent as you start your search for potential friends. Another big factor in friendship is common interests. We tend to be drawn to people who are similar, with a shared hobby, cultural background, career path, or kids the same age. Think about activities you enjoy or the causes you care about. Where can you meet people who share the same ______?

Evaluating interest. Friendship takes two, so it's important to evaluate whether the other person is looking for new friends. Do they ask you questions about you, as if they'd like to get to know you better? Do they tell you things about themselves beyond surface small talk? Do they give you their full attention when you see them? Does the other person seem interested in exchanging contact information or making specific plans to get together? If you can't answer 'yes' to these questions, the person may not be the best candidate for friendship now, even if they genuinely like you. There are many possible reasons why not, so don't take it ______!