Dear Amy: I moved to a semi-rural area for a public-facing job. One way I am trying to meet people is by hosting small dinner gatherings where I invite a group of people whom I think might make for…
One way I am trying to meet people is by hosting small dinner gatherings where I invite a group of people whom I think might make for interesting conversation. These people may or may not already know each other.
“Try finding ways to meet people gradually through social gatherings that are already established in your community: coffee shops, taverns, places of worship, service organizations. Let people get to know you in settings where they are comfortable, instead of asking them to meet you on your turf. Nobody wants the “stuff,” like Grandma’s china, that ended up in my garage with Mom’s move to assisted living.I try talking to Mom about donating the unwanted stuff, but her response is that if I want to get rid of anything I should give it back to her, which is impossible.
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