Working with a group of girls at school...what to do?

[Jon E]

I Just recently started working with a group of girls at school for a class that we are in. There are a few Id like to "get to know" a little better but its hard to send any signals since they are all in a serious "school mode" and really focused on the task at hand so to speak. Its hard to difuse that seriousness which makes it hard to use any ****y / funny that is my best asset.

What would be the best way to approach this, if at all? Or are they just too up tight?

 

[DankNuggs]

When people are being overly serious, its the best time to use c&f, provided you don't act like an a$$ or make it seem like you don't care about the project/team....Suggest going out for beers after meetings...

 

[Craig Reeves]

Once again, the TRY principle comes into place.

Just say something like, "Hey, listen guys. Since we're all getting stressed out over this, how about we all go out for (you name it). Maybe if we all get to know each other better, we'd enjoy doing this more."

 

[PuertoRican_Lover]

Pick the the best one and go for the kill - best to single out one only so that your personality can come out better in an one on one situation! A bird in the hand is better than 20 in the bush!!

 

[DJmonster]

Don't forget about actually doing well on the project too. Impress them by being a leader, being creative, being prepared, and doing a fare share of the work. If the project is going well, everyone will lighten up, and then you can spit your game!