How to make better friends?

[LittleMixMuffin]

My old ones just never seriously gave a damn, but I was always there for them when they needed me. I'm 21, I have friends in college, but it's hard to be myself in front of them. So I'm looking for new ones with the same interest as me. I'm going to a Little Mix concert in two days…Do you think it would be weird to try and be friends with fellow fans? Like once we spend a couple of hours in line talking and stuff ask for like twitter, Facebook, or Idk even a # to text each other?? Just want a group of nice people where we treat each other nicely and aren't mean.
If I don't make friends at the concert…How do I do it in college than?

[D678]

no

[Coach Simon]

To be liked, we need to be more interestED than interestING. Listening is good for making friends: ask people questions about themselves and their opinions and listen to them without interruption, except for little comments that demonstrate that you're REALLY listening. It shows you are taking them seriously, as in respect and acceptance. Don't sit there thinking about what you will say, because that shows more interest in yourself than them. Little pauses demonstrate that you are thinking about what they have said anyway. You can ask them how they felt about what they have just told you, or other specific questions to show you have been listening and taking them seriously.
Be open minded and try not to disagree with people. For example, if they like a band you hate, ask what it is they like about them, best track, etc. (avoid the word, “why” as it can sound challenging). You can always say you don't listen to them much but you will now or something. Asking for advice is also good. Genuinely, of course, & don't overdo it. Ditto information – we feel pleased to tell someone something interesting they did not know, such as what’s on in town, latest sports score, etc., so by showing interest in their opinion, knowledge, etc. you’ll get some good feelings from them. Smiling is a good sign of acceptance. A lot of eye contact is also good - it can be a bit like a caress but without risk of an assault charge.
Remember, if you want to have a friend, you have to BE a friend, and the best way to impress someone is to be impressed by them!
One thing you can do is always to ensure you have a straight back: sit, stand and walk tall (hips forward): this has the “reverse psychology” effect of helping us to feel more confident. Once we have self respect and a sense of self worth, we tend to find that other people respect us more too.

[Carol]

Yes, absolutely find friends wherever you can. But if you're expecting lifelong buddies who'll watch your back, you'll be disappointed.

I used to there for my friends and family and went out of my way to do so. I ended up getting used. They also felt entitled to my money and my time. Some assumed that my being nice is effortless so is no big deal. So I dropped almost all of my friends and all of my family a few years ago. Best decision ever.