Get The Conversation Started

Hey there, You! Yes, you at the keyboard! Have you ever been in a situation where you wish people would start talking to you? You know, take the pressure off a bit from you having to walk up? Or maybe you were hoping that once you did start talking, something would help you carry the [...]

How to Build Rapport

When it comes to the concept of how to build rapport, there are quite a number of factors to take into consideration. From what type of rapport you want to build, to what to watch for. It’s ok to feel somewhat intimidated when peeking under the hood of social interaction! Relax! Uncle Prometheus is here [...]

How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger

Imagine: You’re at a party with a friend of yours. They excuse themselves to go to the washroom, and you’re left alone. It is a party, why not go speak to someone and make a new friend? Glancing around, you spot someone you would like to talk with, but have no reason to. They seem [...]

How to Find Friends

Finding someone to become friends with is pretty easy once you’ve decided what kind of friend you’re looking for. It helps further if you make a list of characteristics or hobbies you hope to share, as this will narrow down your search. This particular How-to is about converting an acquaintance from simple exchanges to actually being someone [...]

How to Make Friends: What Kind of Friend Do You Want?

When you are learning how to make friends the first thing you need to ask yourself is what kind of friend do you want? There are several types of friends, and you need to be aware of them in order to decide which one you’d like. Here are the most common ones that you will want [...]

How to Make New Friends

When you are trying to master the art of how to make friends you will benefit from first learning how to make new friends. You might be asking yourself “how is making a new friend any different from making friends?”. Good question! Making new friends - making a friend with someone you haven’t met before. Making friends - [...]

How to Make Friends

Meet Jim. Jim’s apretty cool guy once you get to know him, but he’s shy and slow to warm up.He’s focused so much on his school and professional life that he let his socialside wither away. This didn’t particularly bother him because he had his small,close-knit group of friends all through school. He was happy [...]