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I'm going into 11th grade and I had to switch from private school to public school because private school was too expensive. I don't know anyone, and I wouldn't mind that much except for lunch. I don't know where I am supposed to sit if I don't know anyone. I could go up to a random table and ask to sit there, but I would feel awkward and I just know that I'm not going to be able to do that. Then I would be the annoying shadow who's just sitting there. Advice???
Hope this helps:
Don't be shy! This is easier said than done for many people but it is essential. Even if you are painfully shy by nature you are in a new environment and nobody at your new school know about your shyness. So put on a big smile and start out by being friendly to everybody you see. Introduce yourself to people when you find a seat in class. Sit down in a place where you feel comfortable (yes, the back of the class is OK) and make a point if saying hello to the people sitting near. A good opening line; "Hi, my name is Joe and I'm new here. Do you know, is this teacher any good?" <<< a starter even in the lunchroom. Find your niche group. Look for the type of people you were friends with in your old school and approach them. Ask if you can join them for lunch or during class look to pair up with somebody from that group. Believe it or not the majority of teens are more than happy to make a new friend. Join a club or a team. This is the easiest way to meet people at a new school (or meet new people at your old school) because while being an organized event it is in a much more casual setting than the classroom. You get a chance to spend time with peers who have similar interests to yours and you get to bond with them in a more laid back environment. Don't be afraid to stand out. If you are good at a certain sport or do well in a certain subject don't be afraid to strut yourself. People are drawn to people with talent and stifling yours to avoid being a show-off will only end up hurting you. So if you have a special talent or skill make it known. Be mindful of prosocial norms at your school. This simply means try to fit in by observing the positive norms at your school. If your new school is a big football school become a fan. If your school is more academically inclined join a study group. Find out what makes your school tick and join in the fun.
Have a great year !!
Set yourself up ahead of time. During a class prior to lunch, strike up a conversation with someone who may be sharing your same lunch period. Ask them if they want to sit together for lunch. If so, then your problem will be initially solved. Smiles in a new school always open new doors.
When you get to the school then you need to try to make friends and have a conversation with that person and when lunch comes if that person likes you then they will want you to sit with them. Or you can ask the person to sit with them at lunch
uhm hey dont worry just make new friends and it will be aight it happened to me to when I came frm fiji to nz lolz and yeah if that doesn't helpz just go in da canteen ..
