Approach an Old Friend
When you have lived next door to a person for many years, or have been friends for years now, it can be a wrench when that friend moves away, or simply drifts away into their own life. Then you may also lose contact with your friend, and before you know it time has passed. Now you would like to re-initiate contact, but how do you approach this person who used to be familiar to you, but not anymore? Read on to learn more!
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Steps
- Walk over to them and greet them in a warm and friendly manner. This should not be tough. If you don't know how exactly you should start, then simply begin with "hi" and keep a smile on your face. This "hi" should show that you truly are happy to meet her/him. It should not be boring as if it's formal.
- Show them that you are truly glad to see them again. Smile, and ask them about what they have been doing since you lost contact. Start by saying, "Hey! It's been a long time, hasn't it? So what are you doing these days?"
- Listen to what they tell you. If they are saying something that interests you, then ask for more details, or make a remark about it. Show that you are interested.
- Update your friend. Bring them up to date on the happenings in the neighborhood, in school, or what has been happening in your life. Tell them about what you have been doing, or what your interests are now. But don't bore them. Don't get into the details right now.
- Join them. Ask them if they would like to join you for a meal or a drink, or some ice cream, depending on the hour of the day.
Tips
- Be polite, do not talk nasty about anyone else, and be truly interested in what they have to say.
Warnings
- While updating them on the happenings of the neighbourhood, try to mention mostly the positive things, keep the negatives aside for now.
