[header] How to be very quiet and reserved [title] Find friends who understand you. [step] A common misconception about people who are quiet or reserved is that they do not have any friends. This is simply not true. 
In fact, some quiet/reserved individuals find it easier to build strong friendships with people, in part because they focus on getting to know the other person instead of making idle small talk or going on about themselves. [substeps] You don't necessarily need to find friends who are also quiet/reserved, but you should ensure that the people you surround yourself with are understanding of your quiet/reserved tendencies.