Finding yourself in unfamiliar surroundings, with strangers, is sometimes difficult even for the most outgoing person, let alone those who are shy. A lot of people experience awkwardness and some tension in this case. Most of us in the first minutes are rather uncomfortable to be in an unfamiliar company, especially if they all know each other very well and for a long time.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, relax and think about the fact that if you just happened to be in such a company, then most of those present simply do not care. They are preoccupied with themselves and their friends, not with your persona. They are not at all interested in the flaws of your figure or your, as it seems to you, not very successful haircut. Everyone else perceives you as you are.
Step 2
Having introduced yourself and heard many names in response, you are unlikely to remember all of them. Nothing wrong. At the first stage, you may not need them. Most importantly, do not forget to smile at everyone and, if possible, say a joke, this always disposes.
Step 3
Do not rush to join the general conversation. If you are not yet asked questions, take a look around for a while, take a closer look at the participants and listen to their conversations. Determine for yourself the topics that are of interest to them, evaluate the hierarchical relationships, they are always there, even among those whose relationships are built on the basis of equality. These differences are inevitable because they depend on the presence or absence of leadership qualities.
Step 4
Avoid in conversation topics and categorical statements that may offend or be unpleasant to someone, because you still practically do not know anyone. Conduct conversations on abstract, but interesting to all topics, do not touch on politics and do not give judgments.
Step 5
Smile at everyone's jokes, even if they sometimes do not seem funny to you, support them with responses, let's understand that the conversation is interesting to you. If you are asked a question, try to answer it as extensively as possible, demonstrating openness and willingness to make contact. But do not get carried away with unnecessary details that are not interesting to anyone but you.
Step 6
Do not avoid group entertainment and games - this is a great opportunity to get to know each other better. We think that your benevolence and frankness will be perceived positively, and soon you will organically join this company, which was recently unfamiliar to you.
