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How to meet new friends?

there is def something im doing to scare people or something people dont like. It shouldnt be this hard to meet new people?
 
there is def something im doing to scare people or something people dont like. It shouldnt be this hard to meet new people?

First upon meeting someone new, shake hands, don't punch them in the face or kiss the top of a guys hand and bow. Don't end your sentence with 'fo shizzle.

I've got a thousand other pointers but I don't know you well enough to narrow it down.

As Frankie said before he went to Hollywood - "Relax" :)
 
stupid 20 year old pre dating ritual (gun work lol) completed. Later guys.

Triple dose Jack3d pre workout
3x12 Concentration curls
3x10 hammer curls
3x10 cable curls
5x5 heavy barbell curls
10x10 preacher curls
3x8 forced negative db curls




do 4 years of cab driving kindred like me, you'll learn to hate meeting new people
 
I think confidence is lacking here...

For example, im not happy with my body atm, but im doing something about it so that when i go to the beach, greenpeace dont turn up and try and push me into the water..

If your having a hard time socialising, then you have to immerse yourself in a crowd, bit the bullet and just start talking...

Its daunting and scary, but, if you are in that situation, you have nothing else do do but socialise...

I was shy and couldnt talk to people well, but then i started working in a nightclub, i see thousands of people every weekend, and most want to chat, or fight, or grab your balls when you have no free hands... But now i find it real easy to talk to anyone...

Confidence is the key, get a bit, then a bit more, and it all compounds..
 
Im a social outcast. I have no idea how to meet new people. Does anyone have any advice? I believe my lack of social skills is the root of all my insanity.

You think that people out there are full of confidence but you’re not
You think that others are not shy but you are
You think that you have nothing to say but everyone else does
You think that you’re the only person who thinks and behaves the way you do
You’re afraid you may make a fool of yourself because everyone else is perfect
You think you’re different from the norm when everyone else think they’re unique
You believe we can give you advice because we know better but you don’t
It’s about time you reversed the question because each and everyone here is asking it and would like to hear your advice…Sir!


Fadi.
 
Well, first thing is you need to stop whining so much. If you carry the attitude you have displayed on this forum to any social scene, nobody will want to be friends with you and be a sponge for your negativity. That's probably what scares people away from you.
 
I'm an introvert , people just give me the shits , I hate all the small talk chit chat that you have to do "how about the weather " meh that just pisses me off

When i do meet others they think i am shy , it's not that i am shy i just can't be fucked talking unless i have something worthwhile to talk about
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Kindred,

Read the book "feel the fear and do it anyway"...

& yes it helps.

Devante.
P.S. And also the other 100 books I'll recommend time to time..
 
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mate if u look good it shows on your face and your personality will shine through. If your doing evrything right by yourself others will get drawn to you like a magnet.

I get invites from people to attend their birthdays/christenings/weddings 2 days after i just met them. Its come to a point where i've had to knock back peoples invites as every week was booked up and u found u had double booked.

One thing i have found when meeting new people is "always put yourself below their level" even though you could/might be miles ahead in terms of finance/bodyshape/mental. Make fun of yourself and don't take things too seriously. :) This puts other people to classify you as in their "league" and puts them at "ease". Alot of people seem to dislike people who are above themselves.
 
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One thing i have found when meeting new people is "always put yourself below their level" even though you could/might be miles ahead in terms of finance/bodyshape/mental. Make fun of yourself and don't take things too seriously. :) This puts other people to classify you as in their "league" and puts them at "ease". Alot of people seem to dislike people who are above themselves.
What happens if the people/person you are meeting IS one of those people though, or thinks they're above you anyway?
 
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