If you want to make a friend, go where people are. Fine someone
who is sitting away from the crowds. The independent ones. They
may be more difficult to talk to, a little rougher around the
edges, little less polished and perfect. But once you break
through, they will be your friend, and you will be theres. You
can also find The Talker They are with the group, but looking
away frequently from the main talkers because they wish to have
the floor don't know how to break in. The Talker will respond
almost instantly and you will know their life story in just a
few minutes. BUT if they look like they are desperately trying
to break in to the group, constantly looking to The Leader and
opening their mouth like a fish gasping for water, then you will
not likely be successful - for those are not such more
independent, but rather they themselves are seeking group
approval, and forgot how to stand alone.