I'm such an awkward human being I can't even tell you.

You know that painfully, excruciatingly awkward moment when your parents force you to meet someone you don't know and you have to converse.

Here's how to be not be awkward when meeting someone for the first time:

1. Speak to them within the first two minutes of meeting- just say a simple 'Hello, how are you?
2. Establish common ground- ask them about their hobbies. If you have anything in common expand upon this.
3. If there is an awkward silence, talk about school. Just talk about school.
4. Pretend someone has texted you and then ask them about what apps they use on their phone.
5. Try and bring siblings/parents/ other friends into the conversation.
6. Ask them if they want to watch a movie