How do you treat people you've just met? I am innately shy and have to force myself out of my comfort zone when I meet new people. I'm always affraid I may say something stupid and they won't like me. Or I'm scared they will think I'm lame/a loser/boring/ foolish, etc etc.
But if you take a chance you never know what you may win. I was at an event recently where I really only knew one person well. Everyone else knew each other, so we were the odd men out.
Since we were going to be together for a long while I decided to try to reach out. With the help of humor, an open spirit and alcohol, I can proudly tell you I have a few new acquantences. Plus, I had a good time.