Advantages of co-education

I can understand you. I too have had students who came from non-co-educational schools and had similar problems - like interacting with the other gender. Dont worry about all these as today these are things of the past. But yes, be simple and the way you are. You would be appreciated. As for the mixing with the other gender... life would give you many opportunities and I am sure things would be normal with you soon. Only thing - which I always say to all those who come from such backgrounds - treat the other gender as you would treat your close friends. Dont feel shy of your nervousness or even the hitch when being with them as this would break your confidence. All at your age are open and would understand. So dont make an issue of this thing and all would be fine.

I grew up going to schools that were always co-ed. I am very thankful because I was able to experience interacting with different types of people. I have also been shaped as a person by being exposed to being around both genders. As a guy, it did seem more awkward with talking with girls; but once I entered secondary school, it became a lot easier. At first, in primary school, I would always be self-conscious about what kind of things I should say to girls. It became more natural to speak to girls in secondary school because joining extra curricular clubs helped a lot. Even despite some members being women, it's easier to talk to them once you have acknowledged that they have similar interests. If you join a club you are interested in, then the members should also share your interest since they are members. Nowadays, I don't even think critically about what I should say when I talk to women; I just start talking with ease. For me, it was all about practice and experience.

Basically, a simple hi's and hello's to start a conversations with them.

Yes I understand your situation premises. But I think you can do it all, with earnestness. You can communicate with women, because women like subtlety. But the most important thing you still be yourself.

As some of these posters, I've also been to public school where I've had to go to school with girls. I think it's a positive impact because it allows boys and girls to mingle and get to know each other. Your best friend might turn out to be someone of the opposite gender and help you out. I think exposure is key because secretiveness only heightens mystery as well as curiosity.

i suggest you to just be yourself.. that's the best.. as long you don't touch or saying anything that you know its not good or can irritate them, it will be fine :) maybe a simple joke will do..

I grew up going to a public school, which means both male and female attendees. This being said, I still didn't really "get" how to talk to guys until I was well out of school, and even now I am not sure. I don't think we ever really "perfect" that. All I can say is be yourself, the right kind of woman for you will be attracted to who you are in reality, not who you pretend to be.