| How to meet new people...
Posted: 9/19/2006 11:34:26 PM | Other then online obviously....
When you're moving to a whole new city, how do you meet new people? I know us canadians are a friendly bunch, but walking up to random people on the street and asking people to be your friend might get you arrested....lol
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Shaps
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Joined: 4/23/2005
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| How to meet new people...
Posted: 9/20/2006 12:04:17 AM | Since winter is coming - ski or board into a tree when you know the ski medics are all females working that day lol  | |
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| How to meet new people...
Posted: 9/20/2006 3:43:06 AM | | I moved to my new city last year and joined POF. When I started going to the events, I met all kinds of people that are now good friends. | |
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Posted: 9/20/2006 4:44:20 AM | | Aside from attending pof events, I would suggest getting active in the community.Find something that interests you and you would be surprised how many ppl you will meet through that alone. | |
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Posted: 9/20/2006 7:00:48 AM | | Oh yesssssss I sure have an idea. Get yourself a dog that you can take for walks. Have you ever heard of "chick magnets" or "hunk magnets"? When you go for a walk, your pets have a way of opening up conversations. Go get em!!!!!!!!! | |
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Posted: 9/20/2006 8:54:57 AM | Gym - or athletic groups
Guiding - or Scouting
Poker - or game groups
Creative groups at a local arts centre
Cultural centres
Volunteer programs
* Use your local paper as a resource for info. * | |
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Posted: 9/20/2006 9:32:50 AM | well thanks everyone...
I do love events, however I like to have atleast one friend to take with me...lol...
But joining a group of some sort actually sounds pretty cool... and it will get me out of the house... thank god for steady hours :D | |
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Posted: 9/20/2006 9:49:03 AM | Definitely try out for a team sport of some sort. I find that most people don't care if you're good at the sport, as long as you're having fun. Team orientated sports tends to be more interactive. Joining the gym, well, unless you're taking the classes, I find that most people stick to themselves when they're working out. There's some friendly banter, but usually not alot.
Volunteering is an excellent idea, Leeanne. You get to meet new people, and help out a worthy cause at the same time. | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 5:24:20 PM | Leeanne made great suggestions for you!!! Everything I was thinking of suggesting looks like she didnt miss!
I met a close friend of mine at work. We've moved on to other jobs, but remained close.
You can take small evening short term courses. For example, night salsa dance classes or pottery class, or scrapbooking (whats with this craze?) or whatever seems to interest you.
From experience, latin dancing was fun cos they sometimes have discount nights at a local club.
As a (shameful, and sorry but I notice you are too) smoker, I always seem to meet people and chat with strangers when we are the outside puffing outcasts. | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 5:28:33 PM | | I have to agree with one of Leanne's suggestions...volunteer. Not only will you meet new people but you'll also be doing something good with your time | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 5:34:47 PM | Start selling drugs, You meet the most interesting people...not that I'd know anything about that... | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 6:41:33 PM | | Visit your library (and find out when the local concert band is playing, the local plays happen, etc), take a stroll or bikeride through a park, along a pathway. Check out the downtown core for a neat, independent coffeeshop, cafe, music store, etc. | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 6:44:54 PM | habitat for humanity is in most communities and its a great way to meet lots of people and do some good work at the same time and get your exercise....
volunteer at the local food bank.....
attend all the local fairs and events communities have
get a dog and go to the park! | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 6:52:25 PM | There are a lot of opportunities in London, angelssintoo.. as suggested above the Free Press should be some help there. And Scene magazine will let you in on where to go once you do find someone! lol
Love the nick, btw!   | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 7:32:37 PM | Sign up for some classes!
In the last year I have taken ballroom dance class, scuba diving and now I ride horses and have met a lot of people. For me it’s not only doing all the things I want to do but I also get to meet new people, make friends and best of all business networking!
Good luck! | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 8:35:52 PM | I've tried walking the dog thing, many times. No chicks came running.
I've played on numerous baseball teams, and all I've ever got to play with are guys who wanted to get drunk, get high during the game and fight each other and the opposing team's players.
I don't do volunteer, but I donate blood. Haven't been able to strike up a decent conversation with other donors as of yet.
Gone to a local library to find stuff to read, didn't see many people there.
I do lots of grocery shopping, but that theory has scared many women away I think because I don't see many of them.
Joining a gym, lots of guys there.
OH SHUCKS !!! I GIVE UP !!! LOL. | |
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Posted: 9/25/2006 9:46:32 PM | | Stop forcing it and let it happen naturally - regardless of location and situation. If the timing is right, the opportunity will present itself. However being social in local clubs and groups is just way more fun then waiting LOL Do both! | |
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Posted: 9/26/2006 3:27:55 AM | I notice no one said join a church. That is where my son met his best friend. As long as you get involved you will meet people.
Chistine | |
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Posted: 9/26/2006 6:41:05 PM | | If you're a guy and interested in dance at all, definitely take a class eg salsa or latin....I 'm aware of one class where its 30 women and 4 guys.... definitely great odds for the men lol | |
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Posted: 9/26/2006 7:35:59 PM | | I thought I could meet nice, sensitive guys at our local greenhouse. There were even park benches inside to read on a chilly winter's day. But it turns out it's in the wrong part of town. (Allen Greenhouse in Toronto) lol. | |
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Posted: 9/26/2006 7:37:24 PM | You could also lift your shirt and show your boobs - ya get to meet a lot of people that way!!!!  | |
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Posted: 9/30/2006 1:34:38 PM | Maybe start where you will be working..?? Lunch breaks...depending on where you are geographically...smaller cities..it's easier to meet new people I find...
Also look up the listing in the white pages for "Information *****" The city you live in follows the word information...to get clubs, etc...
In my city, there is a walking group, you show up, and walk from 5-20km. It's awesome, as walking opens up all kinds of conversations and networks.
Good luck!
If you are near GTA...I have no idea!!!!...lol | |
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Posted: 9/30/2006 1:38:32 PM | Do you like to dance? Join a Salsa dance class. Do you like to cook? Zehr's Supermarkets holds cooking classes at night where you can meet a lot of people.
Or do what I do when I don't know anyone in a town. Take off your clothes and walk down main street neked. Oh wait it's almost winter, that only works well in temperate climates. | |
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