How do you guys having a friend at work? Like what topic can be talk and share and then become good friends? I need some advice! 🥹

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The most natural way is asking what they did last weekend, plans for this weekend, etc. Usually you can pull something from there to relate to or chat about. Ask what kind of music they are listening to, what good movies or shows they recently watched. Sports is pretty common among the men. I will also “eavesdrop” on other conversations to see if there’s a topic I can speak on and join in. I’m very socially awkward, so it takes time, but I’ve built good relationships with my coworkers.

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Can we connect, I feel like I need to talk with

Wendy Williams once said, “people at work aren’t your friends, you are all competing for the same thing, thus you inherently can’t be friends”

I have colleagues that I’ll converse with, but no one I am forced to be around in a work environment I will call my friend.

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I’m still friends with some people from my first few years of work when most people are more genuine/honest. It’s hard not to feel the need to protect oneself…

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Thank you you all sharing experience and advices!
I wish I could meet any of you in real life to talk 🤣

Im in California

I think I really need a mentor

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