<p>So i've met and made many friends at my new school. I am absolutely loving it. I go to class during the day (good thing right), go to marching band practice, then usually end up going to dinner with my friends from MB and then a few times a week go over to their apartments. We get along really well and I'm liking it very much. It's easy to talk to everyone when we are in a group.</p>
<p>But then if someone gives me a ride home or something, i end up feeling awkward because i realize that I feel like i don't have anything to talk about. I usually end up coming up with something to say to fill the 10 minute drive, but it's a chore and it feels awkward. I don't understand it because it's so easy to talk to people when we are in a group, but then when it's one-on-one it's so much harder for me. Any tips?</p>
<p>just ask them questions about themselves. like how their classes are going, or what they thought about stuff going on in marching band. even if you don’t care, just ask.</p>
<p>Hi Dantm91. Read your school news paper every time it is published, including the opinions and entertainment sections. As you read it, come up with thoughts to talk about and questions to ask others about.
" Did you hear about the art show next weekend"
“What do you think about the problems with scheduling”
“Do you follow the soccer team?”
“I didn’t know about ____. Have you heard about it or know anyone involved?”</p>
<p>Find things about the school that may be interesting to both of you.
Small talk is definitely an art. And you do need practice to be good at it. Just keep it up!
How’s it going with the annoying student?</p>
<p>Hi vlines… thanks for the input, and this past week things have been much better with this kid. We’ve been in our group of friends many times the last few days and I don’t really remember any incidents at all where i found myself annoyed or ticked off. Which is good! Maybe he got the message that i wasn’t enjoying his constant put downs.</p>