What to say to make new friends?

1. You're an awesome friend.
2. You're a gift to those around you.
3. You're a smart cookie.
4. You are awesome!
5. You have impeccable manners.
6. I like your style.
7. You have the best laugh.
8. I appreciate you.

1. “Witness” their feelings.
2. Affirm that their feelings make sense.
3. Show the person you understand their feelings, and facilitate the deepening of his or her own understanding of them.
4. Don't minimize their pain or try to cheer them up.
5. Offer physical affection if appropriate.
6. Suggest action steps.

1. Send some flowers to your partner at work.
2. Compliment a friend or work colleague on their appearance.
3. Donate something to charity.
4. Take a friend out to lunch.
5. Let someone know you miss them.
6. Make a surprise telephone call to your partner at work, just to say hi.
7. Hold a door open for someone walking behind you.

1. Ask questions. I've noticed people who ask questions are often well-liked.
2. Talk more, not less. A friend of mine is a small business owner and he is extremely well liked.
3. Give your time…gratis.
4. Listen better.
5. Really and truly care.
6. Admit it, you don't know everything.
7. Go for the laugh, every time.
8. Lighten up.

Once you have determined to work on your friendships, here are five techniques to try.

1. Create a foundation of security (hint: Answer that text)
2. Pay close attention.
3. Let yourself be known.
4. Take your friends on a test drive.
5. Accept that closeness isn't one-size-fits-all.

1. Learn to juggle.
2. Avoid inquisitions.
3. Make big talk.
4. Talk like you're friends.
5. Don't brag. When it comes to self-promotion, subtlety is required.
6. Be silly. People trust you when you trust them enough to let your guard down.
7. Don't fix their problems.
8. Don't think -- listen.

1. Remind yourself of the importance of others. Read more.
2. Believe in yourself. Read more.
3. Keep it brief to start. Read more.
4. Chat with friends online or on the phone. Read more.
5. Get a friend to do the planning.
6. Be open with others.
7. Show interest in your friend's life.
8. Don't set expectations.

1. Volunteer. One of the surest ways to find new people is to do some volunteer work.
2. Join Something. There are often sports teams that invite new people.
3. Reach Out to Old Friends.
4. Nurture Your Contacts.
5. Be Visible in Your Neighborhood.
6. Travel.
7. Check Online.

1. Build your self-confidence.
2. Find something you feel passionate about.
3. Put yourself out there.
4. Meet in a neutral place.
5. Ask questions.
6. Don't expect too much.

• Tell me about yourself.
• Have you done anything exciting lately?
• What made you smile today?
• How did you meet the host?
• What's your favorite form of social media?
• What was the last good book you read?
• Do you listen to any podcasts?

1. Get out of yourself and make it about the other person. Have you ever had someone talk endlessly about something that you didn't have the slightest interest in?
2. Practice active listening.
3. Move the conversation to a deeper level.
4. Ask good questions.
5. Consider Time and space.

1. Say thank you and goodbye.
2. Excuse yourself to phone home.
3. Ask who else you should meet.
4. Introduce the other person to someone you know.
5. Ask directions to the rest room.
6. Offer to deliver a drink.
7. Ask if you will meet the other person at a future event.