How can you approach people when you meet first time? How can you approach people when you meet first time? Actually, I approach people by saying hello. I give my name and mention who I am or what I do. the opponent also introduce themselves. I listening to others and I try to find a common interest. I try to talking about that our common interest and then the others open mind easily. In this way, I can easily make friends with others naturally and talk to others very comfortably.