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Ways to meet people

You may have asked a co-worker or someone for advice "How can I meet someone?" and they have said something like "Just go to a cafe, there are plenty of people there." and when you take their advice, unless you are very extroverted or lucky you end up drinking coffee/reading a book by yourself.

Make sure you just relax and be yourself around other people (unless your natural self is not relaxed (^-^)..) then you will have a better chance of finding people who are comfortable being around you when you are yourself.. not trying to be someone else. However if you generally can't make friends acting like you usually act, then it may be time to give yourself a self-assessment, and figure out how you can be more attractive as a friend.

Here is a pretty cool blog on "How To Make Friends".

I have listed here some effective ways/places to meet people (There may be some you disagree on, however they are listed for completeness (^-^).)


Note: This list shows ways to make both friends and partners
  • Go to a social gathering! the Meetin.org group
  • Go to a party!
  • Go to SydneyFriends Party!!
  • * Online *
    This is the most common way people meet these days, if you haven't met someone in person that you have met online, then you are behind the times ;)
    Take a look Here for ways to meet people online.
  • Join a sporting club
    • dancing
    • soccer
    • volleyball
    • football
    • tennis
    • walking
    • in general
  • Join a gym! - Some gyms have social groups as part of the club.
  • Go on a pub crawl - You've earnt it after going to the gym (^-^).
  • Join the backpackers - Very down-to-earth people, you are sure to find a friend to have a drink with.
  • Find a networking party/group
  • Hang out at a local place
  • Events
  • Join an active church group
  • Join a group you are interested in:
    • computers
    • art
    • reading
    • walking
    • gardening
  • Dating agencies and sites
  • Be more proactive with acquaintances
  • At work
  • When travelling
  • Crowded places/public places
  • Offer a service for free!
  • Just remember that if you are looking for a friend or someone special there are plenty of fish in the sea, so don't forget to pay attention to other fishies...