Now and then, you'll meet someone and instantly feel like you've known each other forever. Your personalities and sense of humor attract the other. But most friendships take some time to get going. If there is someone in your circle of friends that you'd like to be friends with, then you can take a chance and reach out to this person and possibly even make a new friend.
Make eye contact
While you don't need to stare directly into someone's eyes when you first meet, making natural occasional eye contact can show that you are attracted and interested. This is especially important when you are having a conversation with someone.
Smile at people
Smiling can boost your mood and make the people around you feel happier as well. Smiling can even cause your brain to release endorphins, a chemical that acts like natural pain killers. For example, you could smile at someone you pass on the sidewalk or in a grocery store.
Try to find something you genuinely like about this person so that your compliment doesn't sound fake or forced. Obviously, there is something you like about this person, or you wouldn't want to become friends. Complimenting a person on their shoes, bag, or necklace is a safe bet.
Show your interest
If you find yourself stuck in a conversation that you can't contribute to, see if you can change the topic. Try not to interrupt, but when your friend gets to a stopping point, you can bring up something else.
A. Compliment people
B. Talk about your likes
C. Try to smile whenever you meet someone new.
D. Your communication often benefits a lot from them.
E. And you're the best of friends soon without much effort.
F. In conversation, always be polite and listen to what your friend is saying.
G. If your eyes wander all over the place, it might send a message that you're not interested.
