1Be Friendly. Do not be shy, go out and meet people.

2Be Sociable. It is only through participating in social activities like parties, picnics, community events and others where you can possibly meet people who will be your future friends.

3Be a Good Conversationalist. When you meet people you would like to be your friends, talk to them about things that will interest both of you such as your hobbies, likes on food, music, dance, movies, friends, fads and or even your dislikes.

4Smile. Greet the people you meet by smiling. It is a friendly gesture that attracts people. This is a simple but effective way to show that you are glad to see them and your sincere interest in them.

5Be a Good Listener. It is not only necessary to be a good speaker, but you should also be a good listener. People seek friends who will care to listen to what they are saying.

6Be Helpful. True friendship starts when someone lends a helping hand to someone who is in need.

7Be an Interesting Person. People will look up to a friend as an interesting companion with whom they learn many things which they may not able to learn from home or from school.

8Don't rush your friend. You shouldn't rush someone to become from a normal person to a friend. Friendships need time to develop. Maybe that person isn't ready for new friends yet, so back away and give him/her some time.

9Be careful! There is a fine line when meeting people between a good friend and somebody looking for a date. Make sure the person your talking to knows your intentions.

10Become the friend that they will think about before they sleep. Don't do stuff that will make your friend angry or upset! Be the kind of friend that she/he will think about before she/he sleeps and say "That person just made my day worth getting up and getting tired."

11School friends. If you go to school, talk to someone from your class. See the common interests you both have (remember their names, hobbies, number, email, etc., and don't let it start a fight though). But don't be selfish - let the talk be on both sides and you shouldn't ask about private things immediately that will need time till the person trusts you to tell him his/her secret (keep them to yourself and don't spread it out).

12If your friend needs you, be there for him/her. A part of being a friend is sacrificing some of your time for your friend. If they ever need a favor, do it if possible or reasonable. If they need a shoulder to cry on, be there! Let them know that you care.

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