How to Make Friends in a New Place

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tell people that you're new.

   You might feel embarrassed that you're new, but most people have experienced what it feels like to be "the new kid." People might wonder at first why you seem nervous or anxious.
   
   Telling them up front that you're new and still feel out of place can make them more sympathetic to your situation.
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   Step 2: Introduce yourself to neighbors.

   You can earn instant points with your new neighbors by bringing a small gift along.
   
   Bake some cookies or prepare your favorite recipe and put it in a nice dish or on a platter.
   
   Then take a trip next door and offer your small present to your new neighbor after you introduce yourself and explain that you are new to the area.Food makes an especially good gift, as your neighbor will have to bring back the dish or platter when they have finished your treat.
   
   This will give you another chance to meet and make friends! , If you are still a student, there will likely be many clubs available to you through your school, but even if you've graduated, you can still join a community club.
   
   Choose one of your favorites club activities or try something new.
   
   It's much easier to make friends with people who share the same interests as you.Community clubs can usually be found through postings at community centers or online through a general Internet search. , Classes open to local residents are held at many community colleges, community centers, and outreach centers.
   
   Head to these places and check to see what might be available in your area.
   
   You might make new friends at a:
   Cooking class Dance class Karate class Computer class , If club sports aren't your thing, you might choose a hobby or a skill that you'd like to learn and join others who are also interested in it.
   
   There are frequently hobby related classes and workshops where you can meet new people while learning new or better techniques related to your hobby or skill.
   
   Some ideas include:
   Chess Juggling Magic Painting Poi Ultimate Frisbee , These communal spaces are great places to meet people who live nearby.
   
   Take a trip to the park and join some potential new friends in a pick-up game of soccer, disc golf, or some other activity.Bring a backpack with a ball and frisbee of your own so that you can start a game of your own if you need to.
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   Step 3: Join clubs.

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   Step 4: Take a class.

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   Step 5: Pick up a hobby and join other hobbyists.

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   Step 6: Visit nearby parks and community spaces.

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