How Do You Meet New Friends At The Pub?
Moving to a new town usually means having to build a new circle of friends. This can seem daunting and may take some time and effort. One good place to meet people is at a bar or pub, as these are places made specifically for socialising. Here are some very straightforward suggestions to get you started. • Decide on the bar/pub/cafe you are going to concentrate your efforts on. Ideally, it should be within walking distance, frequented by people you would be happy being friends with, have music at a volume that allows conversation, have a regular clientele and have busy periods and quiet periods. • Pick a relatively quiet time to visit when sitting on your own would not look out of place. Saturday and Sunday afternoons, or Monday and Tuesday evenings are good times. • Take something to occupy yourself, such as a book or newspaper. • Engage the bar staff in conversation if they are not too busy. They often have their friends coming to the bar and know a larger number of regulars. • Take
