How I Became Friends With the Quietest Guy in the Room

You know that person at every party who clings to the wall like it's a life raft? That was Ben. I used to think shy people just didn't want to talk, but boy, was I wrong. One night, I ditched my crew and approached Ben solo, flashing my least-creepy smile. Instead of bombarding him with questions, I kept it chill—"Hey, I'm Sam. What's your name?" No intense eye contact, no over-the-top excitement. Just real talk. Turns out, Ben's hilarious once he warms up. The trick? Patience, open-ended questions, and not making it weird when he needed a breather. Now, he's the friend I never knew I needed. Who knew breaking the ice could be this rewarding? 😏✨ Friendship #ShyFriends #MakingConnections #Friendship #ShyFriends #MakingConnections