When you're going to a new school or going to a party，meeting people and making friends can be challenging． However， it doesn't have to be so hard． Try a few of these simple suggestions， and you'll be on your way quickly．

1． Listen and Ask Questions

Other people like to know they're heard and that their ideas are valued． By being a good listener， you let others know that you value what they have to say and who they are．

You can let others know you're paying attention by looking at their eyes from time to time while they're speaking， then asking a question or two about what they're saying． If the conversation goes well， ask the person for his or her phone number or email， then make plans to hang out．

2．Give a Compliment

If you notice something you like about someone， give a compliment． Sharing it with him or her is a great way to start a conversation．

When giving a compliment， be honest and true． Even if you compliment something very small﹣like the color of the person's shoes， he or she will be very glad to hear it． You might even receive a compliment in return．

3．Keep Yourself from Technology

You may not notice who's interested in you if you keep checking your email and text messages． Put away your phone from time to time and take a look around． Who seems funny or interesting？ Which people in the room have you never talked to？ Who pays attention to your ideas？ Remember these people and spend a little time getting to know these people face﹣to﹣face．

4．Join a Club or Team

Having an interest in common with another person gives both of you something to talk about． Clubs， teams and other groups also work toward common goals， which teaches you how to solve problems and helps you make friends with others．

（1）What should you do when you are listening to other people？ 　　

A．	Just listen to the things you like．
B．	Look at their eyes from time to time．
C．	Ask no questions．
D．	Know their ideas are valued．

（2）What does the underlined word " compliment" mean in Chinese？ 　　

A．	埋怨
B．	评论
C．	赞美
D．	关注

（3）According to the passage， which people should you remember？ 　　

A．	The people who pay no attention to your ideas．
B．	The people who you have never talked to．
C．	The people who are not interested in you．
D．	The people who are always serious．

（4）Which of the following is the best title（标题）of the passage？ 　　

A．	How to make friends
B．	Where to meet people
C．	When to join a group
D．	How to join a club