1. Adjust your attitude, you are not perfect, and you can make mistakes. Project your good points. (You’re a neat dresser, you have beautiful hair).

2. Start small. Begin to reach out to others in the classroom, then move to the lounge, dining room, the mall

3. Speak up, maintain eye contact.

4.Have something to say. Keep up on current events, sports, amusing stories.

5.Be a curious listener. Ask open-ended questions (What did you think about that exam?).

6. Practice with sales people, wait staff, family.