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By George Dodson


As we leave home for work, we start to understand that work actually becomes our second home. Some spend a lot more time at work because they quite don't have any other choice. Working for extended hours can be quite tiresome and stressful but can be averted provided that you have friends you can socialize with. For some, having friends at work is not an important thing however they probably do not know what they are missing.

Friends at work or within your working environment will provide you with an extra hand should have too much work to finish in a day or in a limited time. In addition, friends at work can give you healthy criticisms about your performance thus making you more competitive and more productive. Likewise, friends can help you when you are down emotionally. Having good friends at work, the best in you will be brought out and you can work with ease.

So how do you actually make real friends in the office to take advantage of all these benefits? Listed below are the things you need to bear in mind to effectively make friends from people at your work place.

The first impression is the key

This probably the oldest advise in the book when trying to make people remember your name or who you are. You need to provide your best performance within your first impression to be able to reap the benefits of having a real friend. As soon as you give that good first impression, you'll be drawing people's attention over to you thus making them want to know more and be with you.

As you are introduced to every co-worker, be sure to remember their names or if not their positions in the workplace. Remember the names will make it easier for you to approach these people.

Dine with your co-workers

As workers go to their lunch breaks in groups, you can join in and try to make friends with them. As soon as you get an opportunity to go with a lunch group do not hesitate as these opportunities will not come very often. This is also the only time at work when workers will be free to unwind and relax as well as do anything they want. This is a chance for you to talk about yourself and the things that you have in common with your co-workers.

Try to be more open-minded

Unfortunately, not all people in the work neighborhood will be willing to take you in as a friend. For this, a good amount of open mindedness would be essential. Instead of doing the negative thing like staying away from that person, try to find out what he or she dislikes about you and learn to eliminate, lessen or control it. Open mindedness not only lets you think of ways on how to counter problems but can also show your leadership skills.

Do not rush

Time is also essential in making friends. Certainly you can make friends within the day but that should not be your foundation of a 'real' friendship. However, it shouldn't take you about a year to actually make one. Do not rush it as friendships only happen naturally - just enjoy and stay true to yourself.




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