Thirty Places to Meet People That are Not a Bar or Club — Part Three
by Allen
Here’s the last in our three-part series of Thirty Places to Meet People — That Are NOT a Bar or Club. This post discusses Places 21 to 30 on that list. We’ve gotten terrific responses to the list we previously posted for Places 1 to 10 and Places 11 to 20. The entire list is summarized below, but check out those previous posts for the details…
The List
21. Your Neighborhood: Simply say hello to people you see walking around every day. Whether you live in an apartment complex or a neighborhood, greet the people who live in your building or block, the ones you see in the parking lot, anywhere. Deliver a personal greeting to new folks as they move in. You may be surprised at who you meet…As we rely more and more on personal transportation — we seem to be constantly traveling or commuting these days – we seem to be forgetting to look for love in the places closest to home. My parents and my grandparents met and married people from their neighborhoods, and I bet if you look around, you can probably find someone there too.
22. Moving In: Not your “moving-in”… theirs. If you see the moving truck, offer a hand…even if they do not look like your type. Your kind gesture may be the impetus they need to introduce you to their super-hot friend or relative. And if you do find each other mutually attractive, then you garner immediate affection as their first friend in a new place.
23. Walking Your Dog: Just like the dog park, this is one of the classics… If you see the same people walking their dogs around your neighborhood, make arrangements to meet them the next time they go out. It’s another great way to meet people close to home, and in the least, you make a new friend. This is not only worth doing on its own merits, but is also a great way to expand your social circle…, and as we’ve said before, being accepted by and “approved by” women automatically improves a man’s chances other women.
24. Museum: If you happen to be fortunate enough to live near good museums — and if you live in AskRomeo’s home stomping-ground of Washington DC, you do — they are great places to meet people. Just like the art gallery, the exhibits give you tons to talk about, and allow you to meet people who share your interests.
25. Aquarium / Zoo: A lot of cities will have cheap or free zoo/aquarium days a few times a year. Some cities even have free zoos. When you meet someone here, you can jump straight ahead to the first date stage (an “insta-date”) as these places are also terrific first-date locations.
26. Rock Climbing Gym: People who climb can definitely appreciate having other climbers in their life. You will find a number of people with a healthy sense of adventure and bodies shaped by the rock wall. You will also have a decent amount of time to get to know them while waiting for your turn to climb.
27. Community Event (Fairs and Festivals): Every so often, generally once or twice a year, communities will put on big community fairs or festivals. They have lots of local merchants, hot food, and crafts. They also have a lot of local singles going out and socializing with their friends. Combine groups, and you have a full day of outdoor fun and flirting.
And if attending an event like this seems counterintuitive because it’s not a “traditional” date activity, remember the important philosophical point we discussed in Part Two of this series:
Always try to meet members of the opposite sex by doing the things you would be doing anyway.
28. Writers Group: All over the country, local writers are getting together to share their work and get help in improving the writing process. If you are a writer (or even if you might want to be one), go out and find yourself one such group. You will find that not only is it full of writers, but also people of the opposite sex who are fun, creative, and open with their emotions.
29. Book Club: Alright, some book clubs are for little old ladies to sit around and talk about whatever it is that little old ladies talk about, but there are plenty out there with younger and more vibrant members looking to share about their most recent eclectic find. If you try starting out in an artsy bookstore / coffee shop, I am sure they will be able to direct you. Book clubs are also great for finding someone to stay at home and curl up in front of the fire with… Their ranks swell with the intellectual and socially active.
30. Religious Functions: If you are a religious-minded person, your local religious institution is bound to be a great place to meet fellow minded religious singles. Now, I’m not saying to go flirting with potential partners during Sunday Mass, but try prayer groups and fundraisers. These types of events are filled with active people who share your world views and lifestyle.
You may have noticed a trend in this list: the best ways to find people to date are by doing things you like to do and finding others who share your interests. As long as the activity is social (as opposed to solitary) and co-ed, you stand a pretty good chance of finding someone. And, even if there at that particular event who strikes your fancy, if they like you as a person, many will have friends and relatives who they will be dying to set you up with.
The key is getting out there and meeting as many people as possible, and just living your life.
So, get going, and good luck!
All my love,
Allen
Co-Founder: www.askromeo.com
Allen
Co-Founder: www.askromeo.com
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As promised, here is the full list of 30 different places to meet people:
| 1: Dance Class | 11. Martial Arts Class | 21. In Your Neighborhood |
| 2: Sports Club | 12. Wine Tasting | 22. Moving In |
| 3. Speed Dating | 13. Art Gallery | 23. Walking Your Dog |
| 4. Grocery Store | 14. Dog Park | 24. Museum |
| 5. Library/Bookstore | 15. Local Music Concert | 25. Aquarium/Zoo |
| 6. Political Rally | 16. Professionals Mixer | 26. Rock Climbing Gym |
| 7. Coffee Shop | 17. Gym | 27. Fairs/Festivals |
| 8. Evening Classes | 18. Friend’s Party | 28. Writers Group |
| 9. Art Class | 19. Shopping Mall | 29. Book Club |
| 10. Cooking Class | 20. Park | 30. Religious Function |
