Fill in the Blanks FIVE WAYS TO MAKE NEW FRIENDSOnline version Complete the suggestions for ways to make new friends, using the verbs plus gerund or infinitive direct objects. by PAZ DEL CARMEN ABARCA RIVAS 1 do socializing to to talking expect to get show to following asking trying to telling to be to make tell to become to meet talking ask Everyone wants friends . we suggest these principles : 1 . Decide friendly to everyone you meet . Take advantage of every opportunity . 2 . Even if you don't feel like , learn interest in at least one new person every day . Don't every new acquaintance a real friend , but if you would like new friends , this is a good way to start . 3 . Be sure new acquaintances questions about themselves . People enjoy about themselves . 4 . Avoid too much about yourself . Practice people questions about their interests and opinions before you begin / begin them about your own . 5 . If you decide together later , plan something that you both like . If your new friend has different interests from yours , say you don't mind something new .