As an added twist, if you're NOT a generally shy person, you may want to combine Chris's first two tips: go off and meet new people and see new things completely on your own.
Getting to see old friends at events is great, and is one of the primary reasons I attend. But Chris is right: that comfort zone is seductive, and after a few minutes you might get the impression that you don't NEED to meet new people because you're surrounded by old people.
Take a break from the safety net. Agree to reconvene later. Heck, challenge everyone from the old group to bring someone new back to the evening's mixer. Whatever you do, find new ways to meet new people, or the conversation becomes a closed loop.
Whitney
· 2 years ago
I think this is the best- have everyone you do know bring one new person into the fold and enlarge the conversation. Like Chris Penn's Mash Bowl- drop in three cards, take out two, and go find those people, or email them, or hatever- make new friends and stretch your boundaries.
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As an added twist, if you're NOT a generally shy person, you may want to combine Chris's first two tips: go off and meet new people and see new things completely on your own.
Getting to see old friends at events is great, and is one of the primary reasons I attend. But Chris is right: that comfort zone is seductive, and after a few minutes you might get the impression that you don't NEED to meet new people because you're surrounded by old people.
Take a break from the safety net. Agree to reconvene later. Heck, challenge everyone from the old group to bring someone new back to the evening's mixer. Whatever you do, find new ways to meet new people, or the conversation becomes a closed loop.