Article: Talking to someone new can be scary. A simple “hello” or “good morning” will go a long way. Everyone wants to be liked, and initiating a conversation will show people that you’re open and interested in talking to them.  Ask other people what their name is after you say hello to make your conversation more personal. If you tend to forget names quickly, try to use their name naturally in conversation while you talk to them. Saying their name out loud will help you remember it later on. Make eye contact when you introduce yourself. It will make you seem confident and open to conversation. Use positive language to reinforce your conversations with positive energy by trying to find something nice to say. Being sarcastic and poking fun at something is easy, but people will grow tired of it quickly. If you’re talking to someone and they start complaining about something, be supportive by actively listening and sympathizing with them. When others notice that you’re generally nice, they’ll be more likely to want to talk to you.  It may be tempting to try and impress others by being mean, but that will backfire more often than not. Nobody likes a bully!  Be as kind as possible when talking about others that aren’t around. Word will eventually get around that you are untrustworthy if you gossip about people behind their back. Smile. People like it when others smile at them, and there is a good chance they will smile right back. Asking people about themselves is an excellent way to get them interested in hanging out with you. When you ask people questions, you’re inviting them to open up towards you. Try bringing up something simple, like what subjects they’re studying in school or what kind of sports they enjoy playing.  Asking people about what they do for fun is a good place to start. It may turn out that you have something in common. Even if you don’t, you may end up learning something about them!  Avoid asking questions that may touch on a sore subject. If someone seems sad, asking them why they’re being such a bummer might be a bad idea.

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Start by saying hello and introducing yourself. Be friendly and supportive when talking to people. Ask personal questions to initiate a conversation.