Guess who's new? YOU!

Uh-oh. The kid who's new is you. At school. At camp. In clubs. On the team. Feeling a little uncomfortable? Have no fear! Try out these easy icebreakers anywhere you're the newcomer. Pretty soon, you'll feel welcomed. 

1. Don't be shy. Just say "Hi!" You say you're too shy to make new friends? Believe it or not, you're not the only one who feels shy when it comes to making friends. A lot of people feel the same way. But you can start making friends at this very moment by saying "Hi!" Say "goodbye" to being shy. 

2. Put out a smile. Even if you feel to shy, you can break the ice with a warm smile. When the other person sees you being friendly, you'll surely get a smile back. That's a real winning beginning. 

3. Be Yourself! Don't try to act the way others want you to act. Be the way you are with your family and old friends - relaxed, talkative, friendly. If you act like that, you'll make them feel they're a part of your family. 

4. If you have trouble talking about yourself, don't. That's a big check! Ask questions and let them do the talking. Show them that you're interested in what he/she is saying. Your simple question could get a whole conversation going.

5. Share your terrific talents (in an unboastful and polite way). Offer help in gift wrapping, braiding, project or learning a new musical piece. You could even share your talents in singing and playing guitar. Whatever you're good at could get you in god with others. 

6. Be a helper. Help those in need. Help them carry boxes from room to room. Or, by simply standing up for others. Don't laugh when somebody is embarrassed in front of the class. Instead, help him/her. Always extend a helping hand to others.

Pia Magaoay ~ 

Revised From: Full House Sisters: Michelle.