How to "pick-up" friends...

Stunt

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I just moved to a new town for work, the job is going really well and looks like I am here for the long term. The company I work for is full of older people and being in a management role, it's taboo to get too personal with the employees.

I am 22 years old, in a ~40,000 person town; what do you guys suggest to meet friends in a new town where I know nobody?

If worse comes to worse, I'll just jet it 1-3 hours to places (London and Toronto) I do have friends, but I thought I'd give the new town a shot.

I did go to this club last week (alone...gah :p) and met some hottie there, but called her back this week and she works at a strip club (waitress, not stripper), got sh!tfaced at 4 that day (tues), sooooo not too down with that.

So?
 

Mrvile

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Originally posted by: BrokenVisage
Use your arms to pick them up, but remember, you can't hug your friends with nuclear arms!

:confused: boingoingoingoing
 

MustISO

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Start with people at work, that's the easiest thing since you can get to know them. If you work alone, become your own best friend ;)
 

Riceball

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Originally posted by: MustISO
Start with people at work, that's the easiest thing since you can get to know them. If you work alone, become your own best friend ;)

LOL

 

spidey07

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Go out.

Don't be afraid to meet new people and make new friends. Start talking to folks and let them know you are new in town and wouldn't mind meeting new people. The good people will take you in if they like you.

Once you know a few people, throw a party.
 

Stunt

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Originally posted by: MustISO
Start with people at work, that's the easiest thing since you can get to know them. If you work alone, become your own best friend ;)
I have been the first 3 weeks of the job! :shocked:

;)
 

Stunt

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Originally posted by: spidey07
Go out.

Don't be afraid to meet new people and make new friends. Start talking to folks and let them know you are new in town and wouldn't mind meeting new people. The good people will take you in if they like you.

Once you know a few people, throw a party.
Where?
Stores have highschool kids...:p

More clubbing alone?

The problem with that is, women go there to pickup...and I'd rather friends right now than sketchy sex. And the guys there are just mad cuz women give me attention; besides they are there to meet chicks, not dudes.
 

spidey07

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Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: spidey07
Go out.

Don't be afraid to meet new people and make new friends. Start talking to folks and let them know you are new in town and wouldn't mind meeting new people. The good people will take you in if they like you.

Once you know a few people, throw a party.
Where?
Stores have highschool kids...:p

More clubbing alone?

The problem with that is, women go there to pickup...and I'd rather friends right now than sketchy sex. And the guys there are just mad cuz women give me attention; besides they are there to meet chicks, not dudes.

Then you're going to the wrong place. Go to pubs and what not. Maybe ask around work "where would one go to meet people? You know, not women...just make some new friends?"

When I think of clubbing I think of dance club/meat market. That's not where you meet friends, that's where you get laid.

Bar activities like pool or darts is good. Get involved in a local club like a hobby club. Play any sports? Wanna play any sports - sign up for a team.

church?

 

amdhunter

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Invade a country that can't defend itself, then ask who want's a piece of the land when you are done.
 

Stunt

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Originally posted by: tfinch2
You have the internet, what do you need friends for? :)
lol...it's true, I've just been talking to university friends a lot.

Feels like I'm popular...when in fact im the biggest loner ever :D
 

Baked

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Stand at street corner, outside liquor store, playgrounds, and say to anybody who passes you, "wanna get high?"