<p>Ok, i'm at this program...and i've got 2 roommates... what do I do to break the ice? it's kinda awkward... they are nice, but it's kinda silent...how to I get things started, discussions and stuff like that?</p>
<p>P.S. I'm the foreigner, they're both americans</p>
<p>Try talking about what country you're from. If they're intrested in foreign counties and other cultures that should get things started.</p>
<p>tried it...failed miserably...</p>
<p>DO YOU HAVE AN ACCENT!..if so, just say words that sound funny...i think it's hilarious....then you'll all laugh and pretty soon become buddies. </p>
<p>just kidding, i agree with the last poster.</p>
<p>Ask about a shirt they're wearing or something interesting in their room
Board games etc. also help
Make suggestions for what to do, like "hey, let's go explore the campus..."</p>
<p>No matter how awkward/shy you are, if you stick around them enough without becoming annoying, you'll probably become their friend. This one girl at my program said practically nothing for the first few days, and now she's always at the center of social attention.</p>
<p>unfortunately i dont have an accent...
my accent is neutrally english (neither american, nor british, nor australian, just plain english)</p>
<p>the only neutral accent i've heard out of america is west coasters...</p>
<p>what country are you from?</p>
<p>They are probably shy. Not all Americans are outgoing.
Ask them about their hometowns, their schools, their families, their hobbies. As you ask, also share info about yours, and focus on things like funny/quirky stories, not things that make you seem sophisticated and privileged. If your roommates are shy, they probably will be happy that you are talking, and they will at least attempt to answer your questions (though their answers may be short -- that's how shy people are).</p>
<p>Invite them to do something with you -- play basketball, soccer, go to a movie, bowling, etc. Doing something together will give you something to talk about with them. If they are rooming with you in a summer program, talk about the summer program. However, realize that that summer program may be the most exciting thing they've ever done, so even though you may not regard yourself as sophisticated, if you've traveled abroad or have done similar things, your roommates may be speechless at your worldliness. They also may not be informed enough to participate in deep discussions. Some teens do summer programs simply to get away from home or because their parents make them. They don't have a deep background in the field.</p>
<p>I was a shy college freshman from a small town. I didn't talk much because I honestly didn't have much interesting to talk about. I correctly didn't think people would care about my boring home town (which didn't even have a movie theater!). Going to college was the most exciting thing that I had ever done. If I had had a foreign-born roommie, I would have been awed by her sophistication as I had barely traveled anywhere in the states except to spend summers at my grandparents'.</p>
<p>I have a feeling that if I were put in that situation, I would sit on my bed and read, or just go do things on my own. I guess I'm just the independent introvert, though.</p>
<p>accent: neutrally english</p>
<p>i'm greek, but my accent is by no means greek (thank god)
u cant get that i'm greek based on my accent...and it's not a funny one as well (unfortunately)</p>
<p>Ask questions!!! You asked a question on this forum and look how many have responded!!!</p>
<p>i do ask questions, but it's like i'm the outsider...and btw, i came here 2 hours ago, and now everyone has disappeared..gone i dunno where...i'm all alone in the room, and i already toured the campus...so there's nothing to do, since i have no clue about where everybody is...</p>
<p>i bet they all went somewhere together....<em>sigh</em></p>
<p>GO FIND PEOPLE!!!!!</p>
<p>Geez.... just go wander around your campus and introduce yourself to people you see. Its not that difficult. It's awkward as hell at first, but you quickly get over that. Sitting in your room all alone asking questions on CC is NOT going to help you.</p>
<p>i did go around campus..i cant find anybody!!</p>
<p>ok, one of my roommates is officially a jock....so that one is out....i just don't get along with people who cant talk nothin other than sports...</p>
<p>ok, he just said
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hey dude we played some b-ball
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and
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we'll order some McDonald's for breakfast
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<p>Maybe you should try to talk about something other than sports. Unless he's talked nothing but sports for the entire time so far, I'm pretty sure he's capable of talking about something else. Just make the effort. </p>
<p>If this program you are at is the NSLC International Diplomacy one that is listed under your location, then I'm confident that there's more to this guy than just sports. You can't pigeon hole people into one broad category after one conversation.</p>
<p>he told me that the only reason he was here was cuz he wanted to hang out with his buddy, who is also in the program</p>
<p>oh, and one more thing...how do u react to roommate nudity? can u object? and how do u say sth without being embarrassed...?</p>
<p>Is he walking around naked 24/7 or is he just naked when he's changing? If its just when he's changing, then I'd say don't look at him. You'll be naked while changing at some point too. If he's walking around nude for long periods of time and you're uncomfortable with it, just ask him to put on a pair of pants or something.</p>
<p>Yea..you can object...ask him to put underpants on...</p>
<p>"Dude, could you put some underwear on...I don't want to see that."</p>
<p>^that's pretty appropriate...</p>