... and having fun with each other, but whenever I join the conversation, they act very negative.. I honestly dont know why?? I smile on purpose alot to get people to like me but it never works :/
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Just relax and be yourself try to get to know them one by one. Try to get to know them more one by one because maybe they don't know you as well and don't want to talk to you. And if none of it works you will at less find a bit of friends to talk too.
Hope this helps!
The picture and summary I get when reading your question is number 1 you are either newish to the company of that specific department. The other staff are most likely more "at home" at work and have learnt what the boundaries are. My suggestion to you is stay focused on your work become the best in the company and eventually people will start including you. Don't pretend to be somebody you're not just to have work friends. And don't lower your standards and values either. Another this you can do is suggest a team building to your manager of some sort. This way you all "need" to communicate and interact and who knows the "leader" of that negative group may become your best friend. All the best.