You don't tell us how young you are. I'll give you the combined version which applies to teens and adults. You can pick and choose what applies to you. There are some differences. The age groups are IN CAPS.
There are some great places to meet nice people right in your own area. MAYBE if you get just a tiny bit out of your "comfort zone", a whole new world might open-up for you.
FOR THE PERSON IN SCHOOL: I'm sure there are extra-curricular activities or various clubs in your school: Photography, science, computers, home economics, cooking and baking, etc.
Go to school dances. If you don't know how to dance, LEARN! There are plenty of young guys who will teach you how to dance. If there aren't that many young guys, ask some of the girls to teach you how to dance. All you have to do is ask AND participate!
Are you bashful or an introvert? Perhaps you could join, PARTICIPATE AND BE ACTIVE in public speaking course or the debating team at school to help you "get out of your shell".! Those are wonderful activities! Whatever your interests IT'S UP TO YOU TO join one or more of those groups. PARTICIPATE AND BE ACTIVE! Get on committees. Let people know you're alive!
If you go to church, temple or mosque, perhaps there are events for folks in your age group. If not, go on-line and find-out when and where those social events will occur. THEN enroll, GO AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!
If you have one or more hobbies or outside interests such as fishing, hunting, knitting, computers, etc., find a club or group in your area with people who have the same hobbies or interests.
Get out of your comfort zone: Find a worthy charity and on a regular and dependable basis - just as though it was a job - do volunteer work for that charity. "The powers that be" and many caring, loving people - the folks you may be hoping to meet and "rub elbows with" and get to know, are those ladies and gentlemen doing volunteer work at hospitals, nursing homes, worthy charities and causes.
When you do volunteer work on a consistent, dependable basis, your ability increases, your horizons expand and meeting that "special someone" AND possibly "climb, up the social ladder" could be greatly shortened and you could be recognized A WHOLE LOT SOONER.
You aren't a child any more. You're approaching adulthood.
BELIEVE ME: NO ONE is going to come and knock on your door and ask you to come out to play. It's up to Y-O-U. YOU!
FOR THE ADULT: You don't have to go to bars, clubs or other "meat market"-type environments. There are some great places to meet nice people right in your own environment and perhaps if you get out of your "comfort zone" just a bit, a whole new world might open before you.
If you go to church, temple or mosque, perhaps there are events for singles. If not, go on-line and find-out when and where those social events will occur.
At your work, ask about professional organizations, which you can get involved with and participate in.
Whatever your interest, IT'S UP TO YOU TO PARTICIPATE AND BE ACTIVE! Get on committees. Let people know you're alive!
Get out of your comfort zone just a little: Find a worthy charity and on a regular, dependable basis - just as though it was a second job - do volunteer work for that charity. "The powers that be" and many caring, loving people - the folks you may be hoping to meet and "rub elbows with" and get to know, are those ladies and gentlemen doing volunteer work at hospitals, nursing homes, worthy charities and causes.
When you do volunteer work on a consistent, dependable basis, your ability increases, your horizons expand and meeting that "special someone" AND possibly "climb, up the social ladder" could be greatly shortened and you could be recognized A WHOLE LOT SOONER.
Are you bashful or an introvert? Perhaps you could enroll and participate in public speaking courses to help you "turn your flower bud into a live, vibrant, beautiful blossom" or plant! There are wonderful courses!
If you want something more specific, look for "PUBLIC SPEAKING" in my "Summary". It's just above this series of ***********.
BELIEVE ME: NO ONE is going to come and knock on your door asking if you can come out and play. YOU HAVE TO get out three and let yourself be noticed. YOU HAVE to get out there and meet new people!
Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it!
VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name!
Sources: My wonderful family, friends, acquaintances and business associates!
The trading groups I belong to.
The volunteer work I do.
Some personal observations and opinions.
"THE University of Hard Knocks"
Also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons".
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1-21-09 and ALL Dates After:
Thanks to EVERYONE for making my days and the times I spend on AB
A WHOLE LOT BETTER! :-) :-) :-) :-)
I'm grateful and I thank you for each and every point I'm awarded!
I REALLY like this site and the wonderful folks who make AB terrific!
Thanks for the acknowledgement, boosting my spirits and every one of those points!
Very Truly Yours,
Ron Berue :-) :-) :-) :-)
by R_Berue on January 21st, 2009