Meet Friends in Los Angeles

[c.diddy]

Originally Posted by MordinSolus

Well this thread got weird...

Lmao this!!!

[cutecariann]

Originally Posted by TurcoLoco

Meet friends? She will have to make friends!
Unfortunately, it all boils down to the person, his/her personality and things s/he is passionate about should guide her to finding suitable candidates.

As others mentioned, at this day and age, probably the most sensible way is using the environment where the person shares with others doing common things, like classmates at school or other volunteers at an animal shelter, etc.

Meetup.com would work but if she is shy or nervous that could make it difficult, so instead, she should join a meetup group that doesn't focus on making friends. What the group's focus should depend on her hobbies and interests.

If she is primarily interested in meeting guys, then joining a knitting club on meetup.com would probably not be too fruitful.

What is she passionate about or like doing AND will be able to do in a group?

Whatever , it should be something that she could commit to based on her current work/school schedule. She should be realistic about her selection(s) but it really isn't that hard if she makes a practical and sincere choice.

Why thank you sir or madam for your input.

[cutecariann]

Originally Posted by UKWildcat1981

This is a silly post, somebody is asking for trouble.

I didn't intend it that way, but I do find it comical (and sweet).

[cutecariann]

Originally Posted by Mr_Geek

I refuse to be ignored!

It's ok, I'm too imature to be posting anyway.

[GypsyLady13]

this doesn't sound like a parent that is posting but maybe an older brother posting for his younger sister or maybe a younger brother posting for his older sister.
have her volunteer at the humane society, there are always young kids there walking the dogs and cleaning the kennels.
maybe join zumba or the gym.

[radiolibre99]

Considering how defensive people are in this city, and justifiably so, meeting friends outside of a social setting like work or church or school is difficult. LA is not like whatever town you came from where you can make friends with someone in the street or at a bar, cafe etc. Angelenos think its kinda weird to meet people thats not a designated "make a friend" spot like work, church, school, social gathering.

[MordinSolus]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

Considering how defensive people are in this city, and justifiably so, meeting friends outside of a social setting like work or church or school is difficult. LA is not like whatever town you came from where you can make friends with someone in the street or at a bar, cafe etc. Angelenos think its kinda weird to meet people thats not a designated "make a friend" spot like work, church, school, social gathering.

dude wat

[radiolibre99]

Originally Posted by MordinSolus

dude wat

What do you mean "dude wat"?

I meant that many Angelenos are a bit weary about just making friends in random places. They're a bit skeptical at first and rightfully so. I've noticed its easier to meet people in social settings like church, work, school or a meet up group.

[bpeeps]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

What do you mean "dude wat"?

I meant that many Angelenos are a bit weary about just making friends in random places. They're a bit skeptical at first and rightfully so. I've noticed its easier to meet people in social settings like church, work, school or a meet up group.

And many Angelenos like to use broad sweeping generalizations as if they were fact. Oop.

[ialwayswin001]

She's only 19 so I think she should get a part-time job for fun, I would recommend for her to be a waitress since she will meet a lot of co-workers her age, and interact with all kinds of customers. I also recommend she does something she likes by going outside like go to a zumba class, or kickboxing class if she's crazy about working out, even dance schools or dance classes for fun.

She also needs to be open about it if she goes to a class like introducing herself and say she just moved here, asking about areas that are fun is a good ice breaker after saying you just moved to the area. Just tell her to go out more often in general, sometimes I go to coffee shops to do my school work which is a good place to meet people.