Meet New People: 8 Tips from a Dating Expert

by Eva Braughly Freelance Writer/Blogger

Expand your horizons – and maybe meet the love of your life – by following these eight expert-approved tips:

Reflect on Your Habits

Before you go out and paint the town red, it wouldn't hurt to take a good, hard look at yourself first.

Tap your trusted friend to do this exercise with you. Ask your pal his thoughts when he first met you. Were you off-putting, or were you friendly? If you were the former, you can ask him what you could've done to seem more approachable.

Having an outsider's view can help you change the habits that may appear intimidating to new acquaintances.

Research

If you don't know where you can meet new people, then go ahead and start with your research.

The best thing about doing research is that it allows you to meet individuals who love the same things. Most people find it easier to open up with somebody who shares their passion.

List your hobbies and interests to see the locations that fit them. This will help you find a place you'll enjoy. Here, you're sure to be at ease – something that will come in handy when meeting new people.

Be Open

We all have our unique dating quirks. Some women want to date men who measure over six feet, while some men love to go for blonde-haired partners.

While it's good to know what you want, this can severely limit your reach. As such, you need to be open to communicating with other types of people, even if they don't fall under your usual criteria.

Not only will this help you build your network, but this can expand your horizons to partners you would have never met otherwise.

Mind Your Body Language

Apart from communicating openly with all types of people, it's a must to maintain open body language. This means:

• Relaxing your facial muscles

• Keeping a straight back

• Uncrossing your arms 

• Removing your headphones

• Not using your phone while conversing

According to dating experts, doing any of these will surely make you more approachable. Who knows? Maybe there's somebody who wants to talk to you as well!

Location, Location, Location

As with real estate, the right location can help you meet new people. That said, you must strategically position yourself in bars, clubs, and other places you visit.

In the bar, for example, it's best to place yourself in the middle. That way, you have the bartender in front of you and your new 'friends' to your left and right. At a party, try to sit near the food table or in a place where chairs converge to a focal meeting point.

By doing any of these, you get to improve your chances of meeting new people – and more specifically, future dates!

Initiate

Don't be shy – say hi!

If you're wondering when's the best time to initiate a conversation, here are several things you need to do:

·         Read the room. Look around to observe the people in the area. Take note of the people who notice you.

·         Break the ice. Ask a question, make a statement, or say hi!

Don't let your shyness stop you from meeting new people.

And if you're a girl, there's no harm in initiating a conversation. This might just be the key to meeting a new partner.

Care to Share

Once you've managed to break the ice, don't hesitate to share more about you. Surface-level facts are good, but you can do better than this.

Try to explore the person's journey by asking questions such as, "What brings you here?" In return, don't forget to tell that person what brought you to the event in the first place. This can help you create a deeper connection with that individual.

If he or she fits the bill, you can know this in as short as 30 seconds!

Remember the Four Factors

Say that the dating expert tips on meeting new people have brought fruition. As you spend more time with your new date, don't forget to gauge the four factors of romantic chemistry: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual compatibility and attraction.

Assign a percentage for each factor now and do the same rating after a month. If the numbers continue to rise, then it means that your relationship may be heading towards something good.

Meeting new people can be a challenge if you're naturally shy or soft-spoken. Although this is the case, you can break free from this.

With the help of these eight expert-certified dating tips, you can socialize, interact, and perhaps find your future lover. 

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Created on Nov 4th 2020 23:47. Viewed 270 times.

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