DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT PEOPLE & AT DIFFERENT TIMES:

People are not machines. Therefore there is always a right approach, a right time, a right situation and the right things to say - to different persons.

A SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENT:

There is a girl in your class and every time you see her. Your heart skips a beat. How do you befriend her to begin with?

• If she has been absent on a particular day offer to help her out.

• Enter into a common discussion with her like movies, books, the latest event in town, the TV program she views, preparation for the board exam, career planning etc.

• DON'T seem to be overanxious to please her (through you may want to desperately).

• Once you have gained her confidence you'll can exchange phone numbers.

• DON'T plague her with phone calls or blank calls.

• Remember always stay within you limits. DON'T be too 'pushy' with a girl. She'll run away!

• Have fun ... gain a good friend. You both are too young for a commitment.