You may have heard the term “social butterfly” before. You don’t know what it necessarily means, but you know it’s good in terms of socializing. If you’ve thought this, then you’d be right. Being a social butterfly is great for you if you want to be as socially skilled as possible to make as many friends as you can.
In this article, we’ll talk about exactly what this means. Once we’ve gotten that out of the way, you’ll immediately see why you need to be one if you want to be better at making new friends. That’s what we’ll work on next.
What Is A Social Butterfly?
A “social butterfly” is the term used to describe someone who has the following attributes:
- Confident in social situations
- Charming
- Excellent at all facets of conversation
- Very comfortable with empathy
- Can attract a crowd
- Doesn’t have to be an extrovert
- Can become a part of almost any social circle
- Has multiple friends
- Looks forward to meeting new people
- Has excellent overall social skills
It’s someone who’s very excellent at almost any social situation. They thrive on it, almost. They are drawn to others, and others are drawn to them as well. It’s the best attribute to have for someone who wants to befriend people.
To make things short, a social butterfly is someone who feels right at home in any social situation. They’re comfortable, confident, and socially skilled.
How To Be A Social Butterfly
Now that you know what a social butterfly is, now it’s time for you to learn how to be one.
Remember that one doesn’t become a social butterfly overnight. This process can take time. However, as long as you remember everything you read here and keep persisting at your goal, you’ll become confident and comfortable enough to soar in any social interaction.
Take every chance to socialize
You’ll never become a social butterfly if you avoid socializing. Once an opportunity to socialize comes up, immediately take it. Have no second thoughts, just take it. Be excited about it. Remember the fact that socializing is your gateway to making new incredible friends and this should highly excite you.
Employ this mindset every time you go out. As long as you don’t lose this fire, you’ll always look forward to socializing. Make this happen and you’ll be well on your way to becoming the social butterfly you want to be.
If this sounds tough, don’t worry. You’re simply not used to it yet. The more you socialize, however, the easier it will be. You’ll eventually find it comfortable and exciting as long as you keep doing it.
Study
A lot of people don’t consider that they should also study to be a social butterfly. This is indeed the case because socializing has so many faces and covers so much ground. You’ll need to do research. You’ll need to learn a lot of things to know how to properly interact with people you don’t know yet.
It’s great then that you’re already on this site. Be sure to spend as much time here as you do out there, if not more. Read as many articles as you can on social skills, conversation techniques, and more. The more socially skilled you are, the more comfortable you’ll be out there.
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes
Social butterflies aren’t afraid of making mistakes. This is because they know it’s not that big of a deal. They also know every mistake when it comes to social interactions can be easily fixed as long as it’s treated properly and sincerely.
Remember this. Never let the fear of making mistakes hold you back from socializing the way you want. Don’t let it cripple you. When mistakes do happen, know that you can learn from them. Know that the people around you are much more understanding of this because they too can make mistakes. It’s a human characteristic, after all.
Observe socially adept people
Be mindful of the most socially adept people in your life. Observe them. See how they act around other people. See how comfortable they are regardless of how many people there are in the room. That’s the kind of person you’re aspiring to be.
You can gain two things from observing socially adept people. One, you can learn from them. See how they portray themselves through body language and words. See how they interact with other people. Think about how you can learn how to be that way.
Second, use them as motivators. See them as goals. Remember that you want to be like that in social interactions so you can make friends as easily and as comfortably as they do.
Be better at making conversations
Conversations are your gateway to the lives of other people. It’s how you learn more about them and how they learn more about you. That said, be better at it. Learn how to make long and meaningful conversations. Learn the value of making small talk instead of seeing it as irrelevant and useless. Be better at listening and learn how to be more empathetic.
There are a lot of resources here that will help you achieve this. Be sure to read them later on. For now, though, remember how valuable the art of conversation is.
Always appear presentable
If you want to be a social butterfly, you should remember to look as best as you can be in public. You don’t need to be the most attractive person in the room. You simply need to appear presentable.
To that end, make sure you’re always neat and tidy. Be more fashionable by wearing clothes that look excellent on you. This will make you look good and feel good at the same time. Make sure your hair is well-kept and your nails trimmed. It’s also a great bonus if you can smell great as well.
Most people feel more comfortable being around someone who’s presentable than someone who’s not. This may sound terrible and superficial, but that’s just how our minds work. We equate clean and proper with other good traits, which is why we tend to trust those who look presentable.
That said, be always presentable. It will greatly help you out in your goal to become a social butterfly. On top of that, it will also vastly increase your confidence.
Don’t be afraid of speaking in front of a crowd
Speaking in front of a crowd is something you’ll need to constantly do if you want to become a social butterfly. You don’t need to do this just yet, but start getting used to the idea. Remind yourself that it isn’t so bad. Believe that doing so will do more good things for you than bad.
It’s terrifying. It can be. But rise above that. Be brave enough to overcome it. Social butterflies have and so should you. If you can speak in front of a crowd, you have a higher chance of befriending multiple people in a short span of time. That’s a bonus you shouldn’t pass up on.
Remember the benefits of socializing
If things get tough and you feel like giving up, remember why you’re doing this in the first place. As we’ve established early on, becoming a social butterfly won’t happen overnight. It may take way longer than that.
If you start to wane and get tired, remember that you’re doing this because you want to be better at socializing. You want to be better at socializing because you want to have a healthier social life. You know how important this is. Keep these things in mind and you’ll feel more motivated to keep going.
Be excited when someone tells you their story
When someone shares with you a story about themselves, they’re officially giving you a glimpse into who they are. They’re sharing their lives with you. This is something you should be highly excited about. It’s a part of the “getting to know” phase, meaning it’s an opportunity to make a new friend.
Maintain a level of excitement when they’re about to and as they’re telling their story. That way, you’ll be able to listen to it more intently. You’ll then be able to respond and react properly, creating a meaningful interaction between the two of you. Meaningful interactions are just among the many things a social butterfly is able to do on a regular basis.
Be the kind of person you want to meet
Picture the perfect social butterfly in your mind. What is that person like? How socially skilled are they? How comfortable are they around other people? Are they properly dressed? Are they happy? Do they look like they’re having an amazing time whenever they socialize?
If you can picture this person, think about what it would be like to meet them. How great it would be to become friends with them. It’s great, isn’t it?
Once you’ve realized this, think, then, how amazing it would be to be that person.
Be the kind of person you want to meet. Be the kind of social butterfly you want to interact with on a regular basis. You can paint a picture of this incredible social butterfly of a person, chances are, that’s what other people picture as well. They also want to get to know that person. Let that person be you. Use this thought as a motivation to get better socially.
Manage your expectations
No matter how socially skilled you become, there will always be people who won’t always agree with you. There will always be people who’ll see things the other way, or just can’t seem to get along with you no matter how hard you try.
Remember that this is completely normal. The world is a massive place filled with billions of people. You won’t be agreeable to each and every single one of them. That’s okay. Manage your expectations and you’ll never be disappointed.
Your patience should also come into consideration here as well. Don’t expect for this to happen quickly. Manage this expectation too and you’ll be more driven to push forward for the long haul.
Work on any social anxieties you may have
If you’re currently struggling with any social anxiety, that’s the thing you’ll need to work on first. Don’t just shrug it off. You may be able to pretend they’re not there for a couple of interactions, but they will always come back to overpower you eventually. That is unless you fix them first.
Don’t pretend like your social anxieties don’t exist. Acknowledge them. Face and accept them for exactly what they are. If you’re unable to pinpoint what your social anxiety is, but you know they’re there, skim our section on social shyness and loneliness. You may just find the perfect topic for you.
You should also seek professional psychiatric or psychological help if you need it. If things are this bad for you, waste no time in seeking help. It’s the best course of action for you as of this moment.
Once you’ve dealt with your social anxieties, come back here and we’ll resume working on your transformation into becoming the social butterfly you want to be.
Work your way to becoming as socially adept as you can be
Social butterflies are highly socially adept. That said, work your way to becoming as socially skilled as you can be. Your social skills and being a social butterfly are directly related to one another. You’ll need to have the former in order to become the latter.
If there are any social skills you feel you’re poor at, scour this site and you may find an article on it. For example, a lot of people don’t know how to banter and use their wit. This is a social skill you’ll want to learn to become a social butterfly. A lot of people also find it difficult to be expressive as they can be. This is another thing you’ll want to learn.
As mentioned above, you’ll need to study in order to become a social butterfly. Do this and you can make your goals happen.
Becoming a social butterfly is easier said than done. But once you can make it happen, making friends is smooth sailing from there. This is an immensely amazing trait for people who want to have a healthier social life. As long as you’ll remember and employ everything you’ve read here, you’ll be the social butterfly that you want to be.