Worried

[Caldus]

I always seem to screw up whenever I meet new people. I am going to be meeting a few new people today. I am worried that I am going to make a bad first impression or say something wrong at some point. I am going out with my friend who has some friends that are females; I haven't met these females while he's known them for a long time. I am not trying to get a girlfriend or anything; I am just trying to figure out how I am going to fit in and not mess up while I am with these people. Thank you...

[take_the_reins]

just be urself ... and if you dont get on with them ... then you'll know its because ur not compatable people... just be cool.... im sure they'll be impressed with yourself...

[Caldus]

Thanks.

 

I just don't know how to properly greet people and get to know them while my friend is with them (since they already know each other really well). It's just really hard for me for some reason.

[Nifty_Swifty1]

It sounds like you might have a problem with being too aggressive in trying to get to know people. If that's so, just back off this time and let them come to you. If they don't (I'm assuming that you'll be around other people), go find someone you wouldn't mind offending. If it turns out your problem is that your too shy, that's a hard one to get over. Just remember a little chivalry goes a long way.

[Caldus]

I'm just not sure what to say all the time to people I don't know, and I hate it. I always end up saying something bad or something that makes them laugh because it's so stupid. It's hard for me to come up with good topics.