What is the hardest part of meeting new people?
By megamatt
@megamatt (14290)
United States
May 3, 2010 9:34am CST
In life, it is inevitable that we will encounter new people. However, it can be a bit tricky to interact with these people sometimes. There are some people who look very approachable and others not so much. However, there is always that air of mystery to meeting new people, as you wonder what they are like. I think the hardest part is coming off as a friendly person but not too friendly. There is a certain balance that needs to be struck and there are times where people who might be too forward could be considered to be someone to avoid by certain people. So what do you think is the hardest part of meeting new people? Looking forward to reading your responses.
3 responses
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
4 May 10
I think the hardest part of meeting new people is trying to interact with someone who's shy or not interested in making new friends. It's also awkward to meet new people when you're the odd one out - they're surrounded by people they know and are comfortable but you don't know anyone else and feel a little out of place. I try to be accommodating and friendly with 'new' people because I know how uncomfortable it can be when you're sitting there with a group of people you've just met but they all know each other. I try to make the new person feel welcome and not ignored because I know who much I dislike feeling that way.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
4 May 10
Yes, that is true. There are sometimes where that fist step is always the hardest. I mean, being in a new place with many people who know each other for years. You can feel like that you might be intruding on their lives no matter how absurd that might seem but it is a very real concern for many people. Thank you for your response it is much appreciated and it contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
3 May 10
A very true statement. People tend to be very guarded around strangers a lot of the time. Until the moment you really know them, it is hard to tell exactly how they are. Whether it is for better or for worse, that remains to be seen. Thank you for responding to this topic, it was much appreciated. Have a nice day and thanks.
@getbiswa2000 (5544)
• India
3 May 10
Hi,
I think the phase when we try to anticipate about the disposition of a new person, is the hardest one. It totally depends on your power of observation and yet there is a high possibility that all your assumptions may go totally wrong. Some people argue at this phase that a no approach is better than a fatal approach, which I strongly oppose. I think, we need to take this risk as the reward is huge. We should always encourage ourselves in getting new acquaintances. An unsociable, shy or, self-centered person seldom makes considerable progress in his personal life.
Thanks
God bless you
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
3 May 10
Yeah, you never really know until you try. It could be that person might be someone that you might not completely mesh with, once you have a chance to talk with them. However, how are you to know it if you do not talk to him? I have known people that while they might not look all that approachable, they were okay or good. And the same thing with the flip side of that coin. Still, thank you for your response. It was much appreciated and contributed to the topic well. Have a nice day and thanks.
