How can I change my reputation as fast as possible?

So I'm sure alot of you here know me from posting about my social problems on this board. I've been going slow these past few weeks at schooland I want people to really notice me and not think of me as "the shy guy", but maybe just the simple regular guy. How can I do this fast? Do you think it's really necessary to smile at people? I don't wanna do anything crazy to show off. So what do you guys think I should do to show people a different image?

The best advice I can give you is to not pretend you're someone you're not. Find friends who like you for who you are and stop caring what other people think. I know people hear this a lot but once you're out of high school none of these things matter anymore.

If you are known as the shy person then start talking to people. Simple.

become friends with everyone, its what i did and suddenly I had about 90 friends lol last year of school was fun :P

Drive a harley down the halls of your school. Shy guy no more!

Just start talking to people. Try and make friends with a popular guy, then it will take off.monkey_monger

First impressions are quite strong...it requires a great deal for people to change their mind about ANYTHING or ANYONE
-see cognitive dissonance-

In other words, you will have to act in an opposite manner (to how you are perceived now) for an extended period or inan extreme enough way for the cognitive dissonance to to become great enough for people to 'change' their opinion of you

Buy a pair of slanties, steel claws, a blunderbuss replica, and wear them all at once preferably while being covered with glow in the dark paint. Don't forget to breakdance whenever possible. You'll become a respectable social entity in no time.

Beat up someone as soon as you get back. You gotta assert your dominance.

honestly?

just stop giving a damn. I am still self-conscious, but not even 90% of what I was during high school, and I am much happier because of it.

besides, its just high school...people think it lasts, but it doesnt...people move on, go to college, get jobs. So dont worry about it, man, just get over your shyness by the time youre done with high school and it will be all right.

-see cognitive dissonance-rawsavon

[QUOTE="rawsavon"]-see cognitive dissonance-mike_me

[QUOTE="rawsavon"]-see cognitive dissonance-mike_me

Drive a harley down the halls of your school. Shy guy no more!

sonicare

You could try doing what my friend did a couple days ago, wearing shorts and fishnets.markop2003

Leather Jacket & a Chopper...

You'll need bouncers to keep the chicks off of you and evrey guy will want a piece of the action and be your friend...