Ten tips to meeting people without social media ONCE UPON A TIME, BEFORE THE DAWN OF THE INTERNET MEETING NEW PEOPLE MEANT LEAVING YOUR HOME AND PHYSICALLY INTERACTING WITH HUMANITY.
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or some it’s odd to think that there was time where people would purposely leave the comfort of their homes to meet new people, especially now when the term, socialising, includes binge watching netflix while on Facebook
wondering if we should friend request our colleague instead of physically striking up a conversation. We won’t lie, social media is great but so is living a life outside of it and meeting new people, below are our ten top tips to meeting new people without social media!
1 2 Find your local bar that has a happy hour and good atmosphere.
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Attend local group lessons that interest you, such as dance lessons, art lessons, poetry classes.
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Attend a concert,
Go for a walk in a park with your dog or a friends dog, easy way to start a conversation.
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and strike a conversation.
Do more things alone. Friend groups can be intimidating for others to approach you and you’re more likely to socialise with others when you’re alone.
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Become a regular at your favourite gym class, be friendly compliment them on their technique afterwards, perhaps even ask them to show you how to do it.
If you take public transport, spot the regulars. Make an effort to sit next to them
music brings people together - introduce yourself other concert goers and enjoy those beats together!
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Be your friends plus one to their “other” friend group hang outs - they’re bound to share similar interests.
Late night Shisha bar’s are a relaxed environment that attracts all sorts - we wouldn’t share mouthpieces though.
Have a BBQ with your neighbours, after introducing yourself to them invite them over to have a BBQ - if have no BBQ invite them for a dinner party.