how to be popular in school

3 ANSWERS

1. amomipais82
   

   Hi,
   Steps
   
      1. Consider that you may already be popular. Nobody--not even very popular people, like movie stars--is popular with everybody! Everybody has their favorites. Just because somebody doesn't like you, it doesn't mean you have to like them at all.
      2. Plan (maybe) to be popular--here's how to do it. Look around at everybody in your life and you may find you are already popular. Are you popular in your art class but not in phys ed? Are you popular with grown ups? If you find you are already popular with people who like you and people you like, perhaps you don't have to worry about being popular so much.
      3. Join a team. That's where you meet so many different people, and they'll probably like you a lot more. You would get to build basic teamwork with others, which will make them a lot more comfortable around you. Just try and be a good friend (even if certain people are "impossible").
      4. Be happy. If you are unhappy with your appearance, it is always possible to change small things to make yourself feel better without investing a lot of money. Get a haircut if you hate your hair. Make changes carefully and make sure they are for you, not for other people. Don't take the advice of television on how to be popular, rather look and listen in real life!
      5. Try to exchange emails or cellphone numbers. This way, you can talk online making it easier to establish friendships.
      6. Be friendly. Many people are afraid of the same things you are, even the most confident people are afraid of some things inside, although they will never let it out. Being friendly to everybody shows that you are happy with yourself, and being happy with yourself is the fastest way to become popular.
      7. Tell people what you like about them. Everyone likes to be around someone who makes them feel good. If you're shy, just start a conversation by saying, "Oh, hey Megan, I like your bracelet!" Once you get going, say something about yourself to show that you can poke fun at yourself like, "I don't know how you could walk up in front of the whole assembly like that. I can hardly walk upstairs without falling back down!" Smile politely, and listen to what others have to say.
      8. Don't judge. Although it seems like the most popular people judge others all the time, popularity starts with acceptance and being interested in other people, not just in how they dress or who they hang out with. Don't be afraid to hang out with nerds, or anyone 'lower' than you. People will respect you and know you're a nice person.
      9. Get a hobby if you do not already have one. People who do things instead of worrying about popularity all the time are more interesting, and you will find people coming to you if you have a hobby to talk about.
     10. Do your best in school. Just answer questions if you know them, and don't if you don't know them! Don't be a know-it-all. Have your homework done every day. Don't be the one who has to just sit there looking like a fool or who holds up class with lame explanations.
     11. Be nice. No one wants to be friends with someone who is mean or ugly on the inside.
     12. Do something nobody else would ever think of doing. If your school has a talent show then do something so out of the ordinary that your peers will admire you for having the guts to do that on stage. Just remember that being different doesn't mean being inappropriate. You don't want to make a fool out of yourself and lose the respect of others.
     13. Remember, the easiest way to be popular is to stop caring. If you stop worrying about whether or not your popular, you will look way more laid back and cool.
     14. Don't be a meanie. That can really ruin your reputation if you let this go to your head. A lot a people will like you if you are nice. Being nice can get you to be popular too. Just help people out, and they will start liking you.
             * Worshiping the popular people will take you no where in life. Don't wait on them hands and feet all the time. Give them some slack.
             * Get to know people. You may like the same stuff they do.
     15. Don't be a snob because those people are not popular, they are bullies. Try to be nice to everyone.
     16. Wear some makeup but don't wear too much! No boy wants to see a girl with too much makeup on! Also, wear some earrings or bracelets. It is not necessary to wear the real ones. You can wear some fake ones but make sure they don't look too fake and nasty. No one wants to be seen much with them, so don't overdo it.
   
   
   [edit] Tips
   
       * If you don't think that the popular clique is right for you, then you don't need to get yourself in there. It's what you want that really matters.
       * When someone teases you or is mean, try not to get involved. Just walk away. This helps your social life A LOT.
       * Never be mean! It doesn't help if you are pretty on the outside and not on the inside because it will make you ugly overall! Get it?
       * If you are a girl, wear only subtle make-up. Guys hate when you look painted.
       * If there is someone you want to be liked, act like them! But not to the point where you look like you're copying them. Try to be similar but still maintaining your own uniqueness.
       * If you want to be popular then you need to just be your self!!! No matter what anyone will say to you, being your self is the best thing you can do... Don't let anyone fool you!!!
       * Show everyone your best side. Also, don't be afraid to shine in your own way. That means, don't put others down thinking that will make you "popular" because the people you are trying to impress might think you will put them down too. Just make people want to be around you.
       * "The Golden Rule." Treat others the way you want to be treated.
       * If you are looking for the get-popular-quick method (which does not guarantee you'll stay up there) then join a football team (if you're a boy) or cheer-leading (if you're a girl). This is not recommended unless you are really desperate.
       * Be more out-going. Don't be afraid to share a joke or story with the class.
       * "The Platinum Rule." Treat others as THEY want to be treated (because obviously if you're so mean to them you don't have much self-respect).
       * If you are new in school, dont be shy. Be confident enough to talk to people. Being shy won't get you friends. Sometimes people will act as if you're not there because you hardly speak at all, and if you dont speak up people won't know what to think of you, whether you're fun or boring to be with.
       * Just because clothes aren't important, you should still dress appropriately and sensibly for school. If you wear something over the top, people will start judging you by your clothes and not want to be with you.
       * If you're a boy, don't start fights because you'll just look mean and girls don't like mean guys.
       * See what is in style at your school and put your own spin on it. Add your own creative style--experiment and set trends! No one likes a copycat.
       * Try to join a club. This is one of the easiest ways to get to know other people, and to have fun at the same time!
       * Talk to some friends and ask them to introduce you to others and then you can do the same to others.
       * Don't wear too much makeup, please. That will only get people to judge you badly, and talk about you.
       * Try to talk to girls if you're a guy in a casual way. Most of all, don't be awkward!
   
   
   [edit] Warnings
   
       * Another way would be to go up to guys that are your friends and hug them that will show other people you are very friendly, but don't overdo it as they may think you're a flirt.
       * Some of your friends may not like the new you. You should never leave your old friends. You should make sure that you don't leave anyone out. You could make them like you and make them popular.
       * If you want to be popular at the expense of being who you are, this could lead to anger, depression or not being popular.
       * Don't let being popular take over your life - There are more important things to do.
       * NEVER get into drugs or anything out of the ordinary. When people see what you have become, nobody would like you and you wouldn't have any friends.
       * Don't be too full of yourself all of the time. It can get really annoying for a lot of people.
       * It's okay to be the center of attention sometimes. But you don't want to get those boys/girls going crazy for you, so try to relax once in a while.
       * Never make anyone feel bad about being who they are or word will get around FAST and no one wants to hang out with a downer.
       * Being popular isn't always the best thing. All that really matters is being with your real friends!
       * People may start fights with you and you may get embarrassed if you lose, and people may like them instead.
       * You are popular but not the cheerleader dates the popular jock type popular. Be your self and you will see the outcome of it.
       * You don't have to be part of the popular clique to be popular, just because someone is a jock or cheerleader doesn't neccesarily make them popular. There are popular people that are part of other cliques too.
       * Don't pretend you're something that's popular at the moment when you're not. For example, if most people at your school like cats, but you don't, don't say that you like cats just to be popular.
   Hope it helps

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2. jane
   

   Hello,
   
   Its not a big deal. Just show your best results in academics. Try to participate in extra curricular activities like sports, speeches, singing etc. Also help out your friends and school fellows. Try to be their best college fellow.
   
   Hope it helps

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3. Guest5928
   

   become a jock & play sports.

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