Make some new friends

• 1). Do the things you love to do. Get more involved with groups that do your favorite hobbies. One of the biggest problems with meeting new people is finding common ground. Actively doing activities that you enjoy puts you in a surrounding with lots of people who have lots of common ground.
  
  
• 2). Be a friend to someone else. The best way to make friends is to become a friend. Listening to someone else and caring about what is going on in their life may surprisingly lead you to a close friendship.
  
  
• 3). Be open to making unexpected friendships. Far too often, a preconceived notion of where friends should come from prevents you from making new friendships. Be open to befriending people you would not expect to associate yourself with. Keep an open mind.
  
  
• 4). Be approachable and friendly. Few people have the courage to meet someone new, so making yourself easily accessible eases the process of making new friendships. Giving a kind smile, waving, or even saying hello is a good way to send the message that you are ready to meet new people.
  
  
• 5). Keep up with each other. If you have a lovely conversation with someone, ask for their contact information in a casual manner. Asking for a phone number is a bit more personal while asking for an e-mail or social networking site user name is less invasive. Sending a text message is also a more casual way of conversing than making a phone call.