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Posted by janejj on December 20, 2001, at 14:34:15
Hi,
I'm wondering if anyone has any novel ideas of how to meet new people ? I know the whole join a club thing, but is there anything else I can do ?
I moved to a new city and I don't know anyone and that tipped me over the edge in terms of depression. I really want to meet some new people !! I'm a little shy at times so guess that doesn't really help too much.
Any ideas
Thanks
jane
Posted by JohnDoenut on December 20, 2001, at 15:16:59
In reply to meeting new people, posted by janejj on December 20, 2001, at 14:34:15
> I'm wondering if anyone has any novel ideas of how to meet new people ? I know the whole join a club thing, but is there anything else I can do ?
>Novel ideas huh. You mean like books?! :) Maybe you can go to one of those bookstore cafe things and meet people or a reading/writing group. Not a club, a group! What about volunteering at various things?! I know people who when they move do that to meet people.
I think it all boils down to what you like to do and then find ways to interact with people doing those things. Maybe there isnt something so novel about it. I dont know. I think a novel way is the internet. There are probably local chat groups, singles sites, etc where people talk and then plan to get together over meals or something. If you go out on dates with people locally you may meet thier friends or go to parties and meet other people which leads to meeting more people!!!
Posted by janejj on December 21, 2001, at 13:56:23
In reply to Re: meeting new people, posted by JohnDoenut on December 20, 2001, at 15:16:59
> > I'm wondering if anyone has any novel ideas of how to meet new people ? I know the whole join a club thing, but is there anything else I can do ?
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> Novel ideas huh. You mean like books?! :) Maybe you can go to one of those bookstore cafe things and meet people or a reading/writing group. Not a club, a group! What about volunteering at various things?! I know people who when they move do that to meet people.
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> I think it all boils down to what you like to do and then find ways to interact with people doing those things. Maybe there isnt something so novel about it. I dont know. I think a novel way is the internet. There are probably local chat groups, singles sites, etc where people talk and then plan to get together over meals or something. If you go out on dates with people locally you may meet thier friends or go to parties and meet other people which leads to meeting more people!!!
Posted by Fi on December 27, 2001, at 11:14:33
In reply to meeting new people, posted by janejj on December 20, 2001, at 14:34:15
If you moved to work, there's also work colleagues. If any of them seem friendly, you can test things out by going for lunch together or something. Either as a group or with a particular person.
Classes are sometimes suggested, tho I've had mixed experience of those (eg learning french, doing yoga etc). Tho there are other people there with the same interest, there's often not much time to talk to anyone and find out if you might get to be friends outside the class.
So the suggestions re things like voluntary work are better, given the choice, as there's more chance to get to know people (as well as a worthwhile way to spend your time).
Good luck!
Fi
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