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Hey! I recently moved to London for uni and was wondering if anyone had any tips for meeting new people. I've been talking to people in class and joined a few societies but I feel as though it isn't helping much. Being in an unfamiliar city with no one to talk to is becoming quite lonely and I just want to be able to make good friendships. Does anyone have any advice or is in a similar position? I'd love to meet people with similar interests (kpop, crocheting, music, etc) but am not sure where to begin :smile:
Original post by Anonymous
Hey! I recently moved to London for uni and was wondering if anyone had any tips for meeting new people. I've been talking to people in class and joined a few societies but I feel as though it isn't helping much. Being in an unfamiliar city with no one to talk to is becoming quite lonely and I just want to be able to make good friendships. Does anyone have any advice or is in a similar position? I'd love to meet people with similar interests (kpop, crocheting, music, etc) but am not sure where to begin :smile:

Hey sweetheart! London is the last place on earth where you won’t make friends! Trust me, we seem like we’re always in a rush but it’s just the nature of this place haha. A compliment works wonders; the weather, their outfit etc.. “beautiful day today no?” “You have a great sense of style” “I like your…” it’s so easy you’d be surprised!
For example, you can use these lines whilst in a queue, or simply walking past someone on the street. Make friends with your neighbours! And it’s basic etiquette to say good mornings till 10am to anyone walking past you in empty streets =3
If you want specific areas in London where it’s full of a bustling atmosphere, Soho is top- very gen z area, pubs and cocktail bars at every meter- in the evenings it’s full of lively people. A gym membership is another alternative to finding friends!

< Back to Uni friendship making >
I find it that simply giving a nice comment on someone’s work is a great conversation starter; hey, my name is …” *extend hand for handshake* “nice to meet you i wanted to point out that the way you (answered that question/ are so focused/ make your notes/ you carry yourself) is so inspiring/ ‘enter adjective’.” would you like to grab coffee after class?/ are you into K-pop by any chance?/ quick question, which is better cats or dogs? Hahaha”
Open ended questions which are short and fun are key to making small talk not awkward.

For example:
•” hey, how you doing today? You alright?”
=“im doing well, how about you?”
•” I’m good”
. . .
BORINGGGGG

Hope this helps! <333
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Original post by elenimuffin
Hey sweetheart! London is the last place on earth where you won’t make friends! Trust me, we seem like we’re always in a rush but it’s just the nature of this place haha. A compliment works wonders; the weather, their outfit etc.. “beautiful day today no?” “You have a great sense of style” “I like your…” it’s so easy you’d be surprised!
For example, you can use these lines whilst in a queue, or simply walking past someone on the street. Make friends with your neighbours! And it’s basic etiquette to say good mornings till 10am to anyone walking past you in empty streets =3
If you want specific areas in London where it’s full of a bustling atmosphere, Soho is top- very gen z area, pubs and cocktail bars at every meter- in the evenings it’s full of lively people. A gym membership is another alternative to finding friends!
< Back to Uni friendship making >
I find it that simply giving a nice comment on someone’s work is a great conversation starter; hey, my name is …” *extend hand for handshake* “nice to meet you i wanted to point out that the way you (answered that question/ are so focused/ make your notes/ you carry yourself) is so inspiring/ ‘enter adjective’.” would you like to grab coffee after class?/ are you into K-pop by any chance?/ quick question, which is better cats or dogs? Hahaha”
Open ended questions which are short and fun are key to making small talk not awkward.
For example:
•” hey, how you doing today? You alright?”
=“im doing well, how about you?”
•” I’m good”
. . .
BORINGGGGG
Hope this helps! <333

Hii, thank you so much for all your advice!! I'd say I'm quite a shy person so it can be quite difficult sometimes but I'll give some of your advice a go!! I'm looking into joining a pilates class or something so maybe that will help!
Where in London do you stay?
Original post by Anonymous
Hey! I recently moved to London for uni and was wondering if anyone had any tips for meeting new people. I've been talking to people in class and joined a few societies but I feel as though it isn't helping much. Being in an unfamiliar city with no one to talk to is becoming quite lonely and I just want to be able to make good friendships. Does anyone have any advice or is in a similar position? I'd love to meet people with similar interests (kpop, crocheting, music, etc) but am not sure where to begin :smile:


Hey I am interested to move to London can you guide me make me friend

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