1. Make eye contact. A sliver of self-confidence goes a long way, so try to believe in yourself. (Do not try to be a person that you are not)
2. Talk to others around you. Ask questions, tell jokes, do whatever it takes to start a conversation.
3. Remember the E word: Empathy! Ask people about themselves. People love to talk about themselves and what they're interested in. Try to draw
them out, find common interests, and sympathize with their problems.
4. Remember the FUN!! If people think you're fun, they will enjoy your company.
5. Put in the effort. When you are at home, call friends and talk to them on the phone.
6. Always try to accept others' offers and invitations and be with them. Also make invitations to others; it's a good way to show people you enjoy them and they'll like you for it.
7. Don't be by yourself all the time! If you don't know a lot of people you're around, just walk over and start talking. Most likely, they will talk back to you.
8. Mix up your routine. Sit with different people at dinner or lunch, not just the same one or two friends. You can be more sociable this way, and around a lot more people.
9. Be an optimist. People flock to happy people like bees gather near honey. Find ways to be happy and positive.
10. Compliment people. It's a great conversation-starter.
