make friends

Its good that you are aware of the negative points in you to mingle in the society.. i would suggest you to first get those negative thoughts out of your mind , you might be frightened because of your physical appearance, your speech , your knowledge or any other reasons .. now if you eliminate these you will love and enjoy to move into big social cirles,thus giving you more friends..

Yes, I'm a shy person too,, but now not really,,haha^^,, I find some way to make myself look a little bit more sociable,, first, ask. just ask is enough. ask about everything related to the discussion or that people say. make yourself look want to know more / curious about this people. Look the people directly into their eyes when they speak. Then, just smile^^,, This way is work on me. I think everybody have same position so you don't have to be afraid or shy. Everybody is unique. Plus, not every people must be a sociable person. As long as you're not a bad person and be yourself, it's ok^^,, Have a nice day!

You have to gain back your confidence in yourself, being shy is not a problem but you have to get the gut to ask something and therefore to be able to have a long conversation. I was shy too and when I entered college then I learn to talk to others freely and from that time I am said to be a a very talkative person. I am happy though the way I am now as I can talk in all subjects with conviction.