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I haven't, but I know very little about computers and cell phones. I have one at work that belongs to the company, but I don't own my own. It gets turned off after hours and I only have a pager turned on. When I go fishing, I don't want someone bothering me anyway.
I'm not into hi-tech, either. I only got a cell phone about 5 years ago and for an unpleasant reason. Didn't really want it, but kept it and got used to it. Being kept on a leash is not my thing, either. I like the convenience of being able to make a call if I need to, but other than that I don't care.
I wouldn't know how to "drive" any of those blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and who knows what berries, iPhones, etc. gadgets and I have zero interest in them.
At this point I don't even know which thread we're hijacking. Oh, yeah, social life... seems appropriate... virtual social life we got!
If you're looking to meet people, the best way is to get out and do something for others - volunteer. Put someone else first in your thoughts for a little while and you'll find that making friends is easy that way. Join the red cross, a church organization, Friends of the Library, etc.
I moved to NYC knowing one person and with no job. Within 2 months, I had met someone who was to become one of my dearest friends (at the time, we were just acquaintances) and I was on my way to forming several good friendships. I volunteered to organize the meetings for a group. That assured that I at least had some base level of common interest (the purpose of the group).
I just moved to a town where I didn't know a soul. I left my house walked around the neighborhood, went to the mall, and did things I generally enjoyed doing at home and I talked to people around me. When I told them I was new in town, they took great delight in sharing their impressions of my new home. My co-workers have been really great, too. They made sure I wasn't alone for the holidays and have invited me out on group outings.
I don't stay in touch with everyone I've met, but so far I've met some really cool people I enjoy spending time with. And the internet is a great resource for finding local hot spots.
Too bad there's not a club meeting for people who like to sit home and chat on the Internet, or watch TV and movies at home. People who don't have any "activities" are going to find it hard to find someone.
I'm chuckling, but not viciously. I think that's cute.
A club for inactive people ...
Talk to people. Just start conversations (appropriate in context, of course). Be friendly, open, approachable, and genuine.
I get so annoyed when people say this. This is a most generic and unhelpful suggestion. Obviously "talking" is the only way to get to know people. But there's a time and place for talking, which is the point of the original question. If it were as easy as simply talking to people, then nobody would ever have any problems making friends.
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Do you have any hobbies? Find like minded people!
Again, this is a non-answer.
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Oh, yeah, social life... seems appropriate... virtual social life we got!
