[pentagram]

I have a hard time trying to get to know new people... mostly because I'm really shy . >< How should I overcome this? Alot of people will just tell me to say hi and blahblah but it's hard for me to really talk to them unless they start the conversation first.

[QUlRKofFATE]

saying hi never hurts; the conversation usually rolls on its own but if that's too hard at least be approachable, make eye contact and smile

[Shikabane Hime]

Depends on what kind of environment you're usually in.
It's easier in smaller groups than, say, a lecture hall.

[Whateva]

Drop your pencil or step on someone's foot.

[Pandarah]

I have a hard time trying to get to know new people... mostly because I'm really shy . >< How should I overcome this? Alot of people will just tell me to say hi and blahblah but it's hard for me to really talk to them unless they start the conversation first.

I'm the same as you
I usually find it easier to become friends with someone if we're in the same class or work together.

Maybe you should try to find a common ground , like ask them what kind of music they enjoy and go from there.
You can always try to compliment them too

[Mattsanity]

pop E. friends will come smoothly

[viasarah]

I'm shy also but I always have the confidence to go up and introduce myself to someone to strangers. I try to start a conversation depending on their interests (like tv shows, music, news, etc). It's always fun talking to someone new

[K-PopFighting]

Smile a lot! HAHA. I know most people usually like those who smile a lot!
And first impressions are important.

[miho<3]

^ True! Just smile a lot and people will automatically try to be friendly with you.

[curiousgeorge]

i have trouble with that too
not only is it because i'm kinda shy, but because the group of people i hang out with are very i guess strict?
we don't really like to mingle with anyone else
but idkkk

[GaeasX]

Pay attention to the way you hold yourself. If you like to hunch your shoulders and have a "closed" posture, less people are likely to want to get closer to you because it puts off an air of "stay away!" even if you don't feel that way. It can put people off because they might think that you're so closed up and shy that it would be awkward to talk to you. People with more "open" postures like shoulders back and chin up look more welcoming towards other people. It puts off an air of self-confidence that tells people you'd be a comfortable person to talk to. It doesn't seem like a lot but it helps.