JOIN A GROUP: This advice may sound counterintuitive to a quiet person. But a team, club, or extracurricular activity can be a great way to build new friendships. This is especially true if the group is organized around a topic that truly interests and even excites you. You’ll spend time with people who share your interest, and there’s less pressure to make a great first impression. “When you’re joining a class or a group that you’re going to attend regularly, you’ll be able to make friends more easily,” says Jared, an introverted boy from California. “You can get to know each
