
HANDLING NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
IN HCI

Unable to widen social circle
Possible CAUSES
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Social anxiety
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Lack of knowledge on how to make new friends
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Your classmates see you as unfriendly and are unwilling to make friends with you.
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Personality (introvert or self-centered)
As a RESULT
> You are reluctant to make new friends, mainly due to social anxiety.
> You do not know how to make new friends, mainly due to introverted personality.
> Others do not want to be friends with you because you are self-centered.
the Negative Emotion
Disappointed when one has very few friends
Frustrated when no one wants to be friends with you
What you CAN DO
1) Learn about the topics that other people are interested in.
This is so that you are able to interact with them and have things to talk about.
In this way, the conservation would not be awkward.
2) Open up yourself more and learn to speak your mind.
It is important for your friends to see that you are friendly and are willing to make new friends.
In this case confidence is key. Never be afraid to speak.
3) Initiate a conversation with others.
Usually, by sparking a new conversation, the friendship between two or more will get closer.
It is better than sitting around and waiting for somebody to initiate a conversation with you.
4) Seek advice from adults on how to make more friends.
They can provide helpful advice on how to widen your social circle.
3. Social Circle

