July 14

Up Journey / How to Meet People and Make Friends in a New City

By The Editors

Moving to a new city and meeting new people can be a scary endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems. However, you might have to put in a little bit of effort.

Here are some insights worth considering:

Allen Klein, MA, CSP

Allen Klein

World’s only Jollytologist® | Speaker | TEDx Presenter |
Author, Embracing Life After Loss: A Gentle Guide for Growing through Grief

Wear something colorful, fun and playful

Every month I attend an early morning meeting where I don’t know a single person there. But that hasn’t stopped me from connecting with at least one or two people every time. My secret weapon to accomplish this is that I wear a bright fanciful necktie. Most men don’t wear ties anymore except perhaps for politicians, bankers, and funeral directors, and those are usually pretty bland.

My fun tie often gets a number of compliments which makes it a great ice-breaker and an opening to start a conversation with the other person. This often leads to a spirited encounter and an exchange of business cards. It also means that at the next meeting, I might know at least one more person than I did the month before.

So, my advice to meet new people and possibly make a new friend is to wear something colorful, fun and playful. Even if you don’t connect with anyone, it will help brighten your day.

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Allen Klein