Great ways of meeting new people.

It's been three weeks since I started morning running in a local but big park, It's great to watch how everyone -and you!- exercise instead of sleeping and you can feel happiness in the air, and its been a few times that I've seen this beautiful girl there and planning to ask her out, maybe you can find friends like this, if not you would 100% enjoy the experiment of morning exercise in public parks anyway! so try it!

 

I was in the same situation when I first arrived in my current city, didn't know anybody. My advice (which worked great for me): take a class in something that you've always wanted to learn. It has so many advantages ! It keeps you busy, forces you to get out each week, and meeting people is super easy that way. For me it was rocknroll dancing class (yeah, I know what you're thinking, it was only to meet girls, but no I really wanted to learn how to dance even if I met my ex-gf there...), and it was a HUGE step to go to the first class BY MYSELF. But I'm glad I did, I'd do it again anytime !
Anyway, this is what I recommend from my experience, but I'd be very interested in what others have to say !

Cheers !

 

Yeah I myself overcame anxiety also. For me I moved, country. I got myself a job and started meeting people at work. Whilst I don't see Amy of them out of work, it gave me confidence to reach out to muay thai classes. Again once a week for me I get to talk to people about things we all have in common. I also think the martial arts helps self discipline and focus. Just small steps but it's a marathon not a Sprint.

 

I know that you said you are not a fan of social media and I'm not either, but I do use a site to find activities that I enjoy like: Hiking, biking, happy hours, etc.
The site is meetup.com - Look at it, put in your zip code an interest and you will find lots of groups of people that meet for a few hours to enjoy things and company.

 

I have been going to the local pub. However I've been turning up at the time when the staff often end their shifts. So I have been drinking and relaxing with the bar staff and waitresses.

I am also a quiet guy. But I find that if you are quiet and relaxed people treat you well. Especially if they have been dealing with loud clients all day.