How do i become more outgoing?
Force yourself out of your comfort zone. The more you do it the less uncomfortable you'll find it to be. Once, when I started a new high school where I knew NO ONE, I walked up to the tallest guy I saw in the hallway and asked him how to get to my assigned homeroom. As it turned out, he was even more introverted than I was, and must have been totally blown away that I even talked to him. So, practice on people who seem more shy than you. If they are shy, they will appreciate being approached, and you will be helping draw them out too! Win-Win situation.
How does one become more outgoing?
I'd back Eddie's comments about having specific goals and setting clear manageable tasks. To those I would add the following:Become an observer of outgoing people - watch what they do and how they do it. Don't try to copy them but work out which bits of their behaviour you can adopt without too much discomfort.Focus on asking questions (especially open questions) rather than making statements, when you talk to people. That way you can do the listening while they do the talking.Become interested in people - the more you find people fascinating the harder it will be to hold back from asking them questions. People like it when you are interested in them.Develop a broad range of interests - it's good to know a little bit about a lot of things so that you can start conversations.Don't be afraid to admit ignorance - saying 'I don't know much about that, could you tell me more is a great way to get someone talking.'
How can I become more outgoing and confident?
i'm in highschool too, but i'll only be a sophmore so you might not want my advice. though i'm very outgoing adn pretty well liked. smile more, let people now you notice them by making eye contact and make friends outside of your close ones in a class (if that makes sense) i always try and work with someone different in each class and for that i'm just about friends with everyone in my grade and the one above me, the whole turning into a slut and getting with the hot shot guy is so overrated and people will just hate you by all means put yourself out there, but just don't "put-out" i bet people do like you and once you open up, you'll notice all the friends you have.
Do we become MORE or LESS outgoing as we get older?
It's different for different people. There can be experiences in your life that affect that. If when you were little and you were shy, then you ask somebody to be your friend and they say yes, that could make you more outgoing as you go along. But if the opposite just keeps on happening, they'll become less outgoing.
How to be more social and outgoing?
Try to make friends with people in your classes. A good way to meet people is joining clubs or sports. Many people are athletes and join clubs. Try to dress nice and be fashionable. When people especially in H.S. consider you as a friend they think do I want to be seen with this person? If you are not that outgoing try to answer questions in your classes that will show that you are confident. Try to look for some conversation starters online and always use them when you are found without nothing to talk about. Like hows it going, what things do you do for fun, talk about classes or the school, etc. Hope this helps. Laugh about things that are meant to be funny dont be too serious, but don't laugh uncontrollably either.
How can i be more outgoing and less shy?
In my experience, I've found that making eye contact with people, smiling, and just saying hello is a great way to make friends or just meet people. When your gaze crosses someone else' do you look away quickly? I usually try to look right back and at least smile ( not in a creepy way either :). This let's the person know that they've caught my attention and that I'm a friendly person, so they won't be afraid to talk to me. Even if the person doesn't smile back or looks away, I can still feel good that I made the effort. You've got a good start with sports, use that. Make friends on your teams, if you have trouble talking to someone on your team, ask them if maybe they could help you with something. It's a way for them to show off their skills ( which many people like to do) and for you to get to know them. In class, don't be afraid to raise your hand, if you have a question or know an answer, the teacher is getting paid to help you learn! The important thing is not to beat yourself up when you miss an opportunity, or to be afraid to try. More important than anything is to just let yourself have fun!! If your having fun, your not thinking about how shy you are, and no one else is either! If your not living on the edge, your taking up too much space! good luck ;)