Do you want good tips for making online friends? The Internet brings together people from different cultures, age groups, professions, living in different parts of the world. Use these tips to make friends on the Internet.
Wanting to make friends is a primal urge for everybody. For some people, making friends in real life may be difficult as they are shy, don’t have self-confidence, can’t speak languages or they don’t often find themselves in situations where there are new people. This article focusses on making friends rather than finding dating partners. Some people want to make friends because they want to date, some people want to improve their business prospects and some people are just curious. Whatever your reasons are, these tips would help you.
Tip One: Take an objective look. How does a new person see you?
Instead of judging yourself, just take a fresh look at your online presence. How would a totally new person form an impression of you – through your picture, through what you write, your comments, and the context where you express yourself? How does a person, who has never met you, react to your comments, your writings, pictures without any reference point of your personality? What you put online forms your profile. So, take online reputation management seriously.
Tip Two: Share.
The Internet is a marketplace, you give and take. If you give nothing of yourself, don’t expect anything in return. Whatever you have to share with other people, whatever you are interested in, share your interest with others. It’s easier to connect with people when you are involved in mutual interests. For example, if you are interested in baking organic bread, find forums and sites or posts where you can give your input about different recipes and experiences and ask questions or comment on other people’s contributions rather than just waiting for someone to contact you. I have made many good friends by commenting on other people’s writings and through my blog Original Wavelength.
Tip Three: Connect with a human being.
The person you are trying to connect with is a human being, like you, and has feelings, needs, anxieties and who is happy to get compliments. Make effort to connect with a human being rather than just a name. If you find an interesting post, comment by thanking, giving a compliment and ask a question or give your input. Remember to be courteous just as you would be with a person face to face. Never write rude and insulting comments. Would you say rude and insulting things to a total stranger in real life?
Tip Four: Keep a positive tone.
People generally like to associate with positive people and have interactions that leave a positive feeling. Make your online interaction positive. Bring out the good side. There are some people who whine all the time. Sometimes it is best to avoid habitual whiners. When people narrate terrible experiences or mishaps, if you thank them for sharing, you take it as a learning experience and not as lamentation. This way, they also can see misfortunes as opportunities for learning and moving on.
Who would like to keep in touch with you if you make them feel silly, stupid or negative? However, this doesn’t mean that you have to praise idiotic behaviour or negative sentiments.
Tip Five: Be reasonable in your expectations.
There are social sites like Facebook, My Space, Stumble Upon, Digg, Zorpia etc, where you only need to click the ”Friend” button to add the other person as your friend. Some people can have thousands of such ”friends”, so don’t expect everyone to get to know you and become your soulmate. If you have Google ads on your blog, don’t expect that every new ”friend” is going to sit hours on end clicking on ads so that you will earn some money. So, don’t ask for such favours.
I sincerely hope that these online friendship tips help you. Treat others as you would like them to treat you. Comment on other people’s contributions, and they will reciprocate. Be open, warm, true to your self and prosper online.
August 17th, 2009 at 9:53 am
As usual a very intelligent and useful article, I hope many will read it. It is very true we can make good friends here, you are one of them, Dear Rana,
Best wishes always, and thank you,
François
August 17th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I agree with Francois, thanks.
August 17th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Very practical tips. Online or off, friendships take time to grow and mature. In the meanwhile, it helps being genuine and steadfast.
August 17th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Good article, very relevent in our world. I think I talk to people on-line more than I do in person, lately.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Very useful article.
I know more people online now than I know by personal contact. This may be true for many people who use the web.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Highly informative and helpful. Thanks for sharing.
August 17th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Good tips to practice on line or in real life.
August 17th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Informative article … Rana Sinha
August 17th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Good one… Hope to see you as friend…
August 17th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Nice tips.
August 17th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
awsome article .. luv it ..
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August 17th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
i like it
thanks
August 17th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
good advice in a very well written form.
August 17th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
yeah a few months ago, i got a new friend who really nice, but for some reason, she was gone… so sad haha
August 18th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Great article:) well-written.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:12 am
I agree with you, my online friend! TX for such a nice write.
August 18th, 2009 at 3:07 am
All fine with me, except tip three: “Connect with a human being.” – What if you’re superhuman, like me?
August 18th, 2009 at 3:16 am
You forget to mention: start… or play… an Alternate Reality Game, called TINAG, for instance.
August 18th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
very practical tips, thanks for sharing…..
August 19th, 2009 at 5:14 am
Excellent article, Rana. Very well-written. I like your idea of considering one’s online persona from another perspective. By the way, thanks for your comments on my articles – very much appreciated.
August 20th, 2009 at 7:02 am
cool tips,nicely written
August 23rd, 2009 at 5:16 am
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August 23rd, 2009 at 11:03 am
Great post!..a very informative and well presented article. Loved the pics..Well done and thanks for sharing.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:48 am
very much liking,well presented fabulous pics. Thanks for sharing..
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:28 am
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September 9th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Good I read this article.
September 15th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Great article with excellent tips. I have also found that trying to support and encourage others has helped me make more friends.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:52 am
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