Introduce Yourself
A lot of Christian teens don't know how to make the first step in making friends. Sitting in a corner at an event or not saying a word in a club meeting doesn't draw people to you. This is a hard step to take, and a quick prayer beforehand can help. God is a great provider of courage. It is hard to walk up to a person to introduce yourself. If you are really nervous, make the introduction quick and don't expect too much. As people begin to know you are around they will start to include you in conversations.

Don't Gossip
Don't gossip behind your friends back. Gossip is the worse thing to do behind a friends back, why? Well if they find out you most likely will loose their friendship and they will never talk to you. Jus pay close attention to all the gossip that surrounds you and you will be surprise.

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Be a Good Listener

Listening is a great tool in making new friends. Listening means hearing what a person is saying, while offering support and feedback. Nodding and repeating back what the person just told you makes a person feel like you are being supportive. For example, if a potential friend tells you that he is nervous about playing in the upcoming football game because he just recovered from a sprained ankle, you might say, "It sounds like your ankle sprain was pretty bad. What has the coach been doing to get you ready?" You acknowledge everything he told you and also asked a question that keeps the conversation going.

Get Involved in Activities
The easiest way to make friends is to get involved in activities at school or in your youth group. It allows you to meet people that share your interests. Find some clubs or a local youth group that is active. As you continue to attend the activities you will find yourself drawn to certain people as friends.

Article by: C.4.U.

Don't Lie

Don't lie and make up stories about yourself. Making your friends like someone that you are not will not work. They might find out who you really are, and then it would be worse for you. Being yourself it's what counts and if no one likes for who you are then they don't deserve to be your friends.