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This subject line may be questionable at worst and incredibly vague at best, so let me add context.
For the majority of High School (you know, the years in which folks become more social among their peers), I was in the hospital or in online school (Pandemic and such). I have friends from High School, but they live thousands of miles away and tend to drink the nights away (and they have been my only hardspace (non-internet) friends for the longest time). I am approaching my mid-20s, and all of this culminates into me having ABSOLUTELY ZERO idea what people my age do for fun in places where I can meet them.
On top of all of this, I have very limited ideas as to what the standard protocol could be in such places (conducting/carrying oneself, lingo, etc.)
Any tips and pointers would be greatly appreciated.
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Chlorine
Tbh what ppl enjoy doing is very subjective on personality but I'm just going to shoot broadly: Clubbing(mostly extroverts), cafe hopping, shopping, playing video games. If you want to meet new people its always easiest to do so inside school like student clubs because chances are higher you share the same interests!
Hmm the only advice I can give for conducting oneself would be to grasp and read the room mood quickly. I've seen a lot of people fail to do(eg barging into people's private conversations, self inviting, yapping when the other party clearly doesn't want to listen) and end up ostracised. Good luck in finding friends <33
I appreciate the advice. I will look deeper into these options. In terms of reading the room, I am a bit slow to read the room and hesitant to make a first move (which, in an environment of people adopting a similar tactic, doesn't get me very far). Would it be wise to watch (for a much shorter timespan) what others do and attempt to mimic (to an extent, as to not seem patronizing)?
I apologize if these are odd questions. And for the delay. Half of it was selecting the reply button, strangely enough.
by Inkwell The Dynamic; ; Report
Yeah, not making the first move is wise but if people do the same thing as you it'll get u guys no where. Hmm yeaa actually a lot of people mirror different people's personality to make friends easier so there's a saying that when you hang out with different friends you have different personalities! Anyways no worries!! I love to help :)) You can always message me anytime also if you need help
by Chlorine; ; Report
Awesome. Thank you again. I appreciate the well-wishes and the advice.
You can add me if you'd like to stay in touch. I appreciate you offering a hand.
(Also, I managed to hit the reply button first try this time.)
by Inkwell The Dynamic; ; Report