[header] How to be a loner in high school [title] Keep conversations brief. [step] If someone begins to talk to you, try to keep your answers short and to the point. Providing very little information or encouragement will let them know that you are not interested in a long chat. 
However, do listen carefully in case they say something of importance to you. [substeps] Avoiding eye contact will make your classmates less likely to approach you for conversation.