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post #1 of 22
6/19/08 at 10:32pm
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Just relocated to a new city (close to DC) and was wondering what some options are for meeting new people. I work for a fairly small company and there doesn't seem to be much opportunity for social interaction outside of work. Don't really know if it's an east coast thing, but it seems that most people around here are cliquish or standoffish in some ways. I've heard this from a few people. Joined some some activity groups and gyms. Considering looking into a meetup group. Any other ideas??
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post #2 of 22
6/19/08 at 10:34pm
Honestly, I've heard that people are cliquish everywhere. I think that it's basically just a new person's perception because -- as you well know -- you're the outsider. Try looking for groups that share your interests: brew clubs, book clubs, collectors' societies, etc. Go to events, like wine tastings, festivals, and so forth...you never know. Also, see if there are online communities just for your area.
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post #3 of 22
6/19/08 at 10:37pm
If you take the metro, grab the Express (free paper). They always list events (gallery openings, concerts, poetry readings) and other things to do socially in the area.
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post #4 of 22
6/19/08 at 11:04pm
Become a regular at a coffee shop.
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post #5 of 22
6/19/08 at 11:56pm
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I'll check into the express and online communities. I'm not really much into going to festivals or social events on my own. I did coffee houses awhile back (not the Starbucks kind but the local ones) and liked it.
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post #6 of 22
6/20/08 at 10:15am
attending a meetup is a good way to start.
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post #7 of 22
6/20/08 at 11:21am
Well work is one of the best ways, but you don't have that option. Like mentioned or alluded to above try to get involved in groups, clubs that your are interested in. So if you like to play rugby, tennis or go rock climbing start with that.
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post #8 of 22
6/20/08 at 11:38am
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Originally Posted by tyates View Post
Just relocated to a new city (close to DC) and was wondering what some options are for meeting new people. I work for a fairly small company and there doesn't seem to be much opportunity for social interaction outside of work. Don't really know if it's an east coast thing, but it seems that most people around here are cliquish or standoffish in some ways. I've heard this from a few people. Joined some some activity groups and gyms. Considering looking into a meetup group. Any other ideas??

Check out the BBQ this weekend.
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post #9 of 22
6/20/08 at 11:45am
Isn't this about when Steve B. chimes in with his "meet fun women" websites?
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post #10 of 22
6/20/08 at 11:54am
Definitely join Meetup. The 20s and 30s Going Out Group is pretty good, as is the DC Salsa group, if you dance salsa. There is a Meetup group for pretty much any interest you might have.

Here are some good young professional groups that put on interesting activities:
http://www.internationalclubdc.com/
http://www.prosinthecity.com/
http://www.thingstododc.com/

Several museums have young professional groups as well:
http://www.corcoran.org/membership/1869_society.htm
http://www.phillipscollection.org/join/
http://www.youngbenefactors.org/

Check out the Washington Post Express and the Going Out Gurus blog/discussion on the Post website.
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post #11 of 22
6/20/08 at 12:29pm
If I knew how to make friends, do you think I'd have 7,000 posts on style forum?
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post #12 of 22
6/20/08 at 12:37pm
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post #13 of 22
6/20/08 at 12:41pm
The meth clinic never fails for instant bonding. Usually also get the low down on the best coffee houses and poetry readings stat!

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post #14 of 22
6/20/08 at 1:02pm
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Check out the BBQ this weekend.
Every year I go to this thing, and then wonder, "Why did I just do that?"

I'll probably be there tomorrow, however.
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post #15 of 22
6/20/08 at 1:06pm
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Every year I go to this thing, and then wonder, "Why did I just do that?"

I'll probably be there tomorrow, however.

Is it bad? I've never been, but people around me keep talking about it. Of course, if lots of the general public are talking about it, it must not be great.
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