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My sister shared a tip she uses when moving to a new town. Say yes to every social engagement no matter what. I have gotten a lot of leverage out of being rel
by peterwoerner 7y ago
My sister shared a tip she uses when moving to a new town. Say yes to every social engagement no matter what.
I have gotten a lot of leverage out of being religiously involved (not just showing up Sunday morning, but showing up for workdays and midweek bible studies), sports leagues when moving to new locations and hosting occasional dinner "parties"/potlucks.
I like to throw a Christmas in July potluck where I cook a couple of turkeys (bought at Thanksgiving and freeze until July so they are $0.99/lbs), make five lbs of mashed potatoes and gravy and rely on guest to fill in the rest of the details. Then I invite everyone I am friends with or might want to be friends with, neighbors, coworkers, people I met from sports leagues and church etc.
- saalweachter 7y agoI also recommend just introducing yourself to everyone you can when you move to a new town or neighborhood. Your physical neighbors, the clerks at the stores nearby, the bus driver, the postal carrier, etc etc. People might think you're a bit strange, this day and age, and the simple introduction isn't going to blossom into any bosom friendships, but it can transform you from a stranger to a neighbor, and vice versa for the people around you, so you don't feel like an outcast in your own home.