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BY STUART RAYBURN<br />
MOVING TO A NEW CITY CAN BE DIFFICULT. There is so much<br />
to do - finding a place to live, hooking up utilities, getting acclimated in<br />
your new job and more. Then at night, when everything settles down, you may find<br />
yourself alone with little to do. If you are ready to get out there and meet some new<br />
friends, here are some helpful ideas to get you started.<br />
FAMILY<br />
THE MORE OF THE FOLLOWING THAT APPLY, THE BETTER:<br />
• It’s somewhere where the situation breaks the ice for people and naturally<br />
gives them reasons to talk to each other.<br />
• It allows you to reliably see the same people several times, so you have a<br />
chance to get comfortable with them and gradually get to know them.<br />
• It allows you to meet people who are similar to you, in terms of your hobbies<br />
and values.<br />
• It’s somewhere where there’s a core of regulars, but there are also new people<br />
to meet continually entering the mix.<br />
Don’t forget to bring your good attitude. One has to be open and nice. You want<br />
to encourage other people to want to be around you, so there is little room for<br />
negativity, being exclusive or stand-offish. Just relax, go with the flow, and enjoy<br />
yourself.<br />
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