Resolved Question What are some good stuff to talk about when u meet someone? i am going to a different school and tomrw is the first day. in my last school i was really shy and awkward and didnt have many friends. so since i am going to a new school i really want to change that. i dont know what to talk about, what to say and what to do when i meet someone new and i am pretty shy. please give some advice on how to not be shy and make new friends and not be awkward with people, what are some good things to talk about when i meet someone? Best Answer - Chosen by Voters This tip worked for me, because i used to be really shy too. Try talking about THEM. People love to talk about themselves so give it a try. Say things like "what do you like to do?" or "what's happening with you?". Trust me, it will work. Good luck! Other Answers (7) start with greeting like hi, how u doing. dont talk about yourself too much as this can easily put off many people. ask a lot of questions about them what they like, what they do for fun etc. trust me people like talking about themselves more than listening to others. and if u r desperate for friends look for the parrot ones and just give them an ear they will really like u Say hi and then ask for