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So it looks like meetup.com is the best avenue. My problem is I am very conscious of going to a meetup alone. I know I shouldn't but I feel anxious walking into a meetup alone where most people know each other and I don't know anyone. But I think I should try.
I hope you try it! I like going to Meetups myself. The vast majority of my close friends live outside the metro area. We met in college and spread literally throughout the world after graduation. I'm the only one who wound up in New York City. I understand how difficult it can be to open up and make new friends because I've struggled with it myself. I joined some Meetup groups for people with similar interests and age group to me. There's one group in particular I like, that attends happy hours and schedules brunches. It's fun and there are new faces each time.Look for Meetup groups that are specifically about meeting new people
I think Meetup is great for anyone new in town. You never have to feel weird or shy about going alone. It wasn't around when I first came to town so so remember how difficult it was to meet people beyond my college friends and coworkers circles.
Haven't been to all these personally, but here are my favorite Meetup groups
If you are outgoing and looking for a mega group with lots of members, try Random Events http://www.randomeventsny.com
If you are a thrillseeker, try NY WannaDo NY Wanna Do
If you are into foreign/independent flicks, try Culture Film Club http://www.culturefilmclub.org/
If you are into a smaller group feel and eclectic events, try SILLY DATE/
There is a group for any interest and there is something going on everyday - especially here in NYC! And if you can't find one, there is always creating your own group and waiting for people to come to you !
Last edited by Hannah360; 02-22-2013 at 02:20 PM..
A lot of people go to meetups alone and mingle. I've had a 99% success rate with it. I'll check out the aforementioned links too. Not good to place all your eggs in one basket!
hmm...I try to stay away from my coworkers...It's good to be friend with them in the work place, but bring them to private life is another thing. Or it's just me
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Try getting involved in New York Cares (NYcares.org) - a lot of people attend group projects alone so you won't feel anxious, and the more you meet up with the same people during ongoing projects, the more you'll start to develop some friendships.
It'll be perfect going to Meetup alone, because you have a perfect way to start chatting: "Hi, I've never been to these before, so it feels a little awkward. Is it okay to sit here? Have you been part of this group for a long time?"
And check out non-Meetup groups - dining clubs, cooking classes, reading groups, hiking clubs. If you get some memberships to things, like art museums, you'll be invited to their events.
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