Build rapport with my classmates

When I was studying in school from sec to uni, I didn't socialise with my classmates much and went straight home after classes. Never stay back to mingle with them for a chat. Yeah, I do not deny that it is so anti-socialistic of me.

Now I am back to school. Part of me wants to build rapport with my classmates for the sake of an sense of belonging in gossipy community. Like I want to know their backgrounds. What are they doing now? What is up in their lives? Sadly, other part of me cannot be bothered to go up and say hi to them. Actually I can make some efforts but dun know how. I prefer it to be natural that is not directed by my actions or people's. But for the sake of building rapport and seeing no chances of it happening spontaneously, I decided that I must do something. One of my classmates gave me CD for tutorials surprisedly esp when I didn't ask him for it. Another student gave me a note saying "I know that it is tough for you. But I really admire your determination. Keep up the good work!!!". I appreciate these little gestures and the more I must do something. When I was in poly, my counsellor told me that I have to take the intiative to get to know people, and her advice has never left my mind after that.

She is right to say abt this. It is always people who come to me and say hi. Now I must play the reversal role to say hi to people. But the problem is that I dun know how to build rapport with my classmates, let alone say hi to them. Show me. Teach me. Advise me. Impart me tricks and tips.

posted by Sleek Black @ 5/13/2005 02:01:00 AM