Hey all
Im 16 and going off to an international student conference in a few weeks, being a kinda nerdy kid who has a small group of friends and thats it, I want to step out of my comfort zone and try meeting some people I wouldn't usually go up to, (maybe some girls haha ) I also want to make some contacts while I am there because this is supposed to be some of the smartest and well connected kids in the world, so it would be good to stay in touch.
My question is basically asking what are tips for making a good first impression, especially to people who will probably speak english as a second language, so communication is harder. Whenever I do these kind of things I usually just dont get involved and when I do, people find my wit funny for a short while, then lose interest and it is hard to establish a friendship. It will be me and a good friend of mine who has a ridiculous talent for just making friends with absolutely anyone, he just seems to be super likable, so I might ask him for some tips, but I fear I might bw overshadowed by by him somewhat.
Sorry for the ramble, any thoughts?
Tl;DR Advice for making good first impressions in a foreign country with people who speak english as a second language (so may not appreciate witty or sarcastic humour)?