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29 May 2011, 4:58 pm

There is a problem with all of these.

What if you aren't in school? What if you hate church or religion? Volunteering? Pointless.

And what hobbies, what if you don't have any?

They are good suggestions but like I mentioned, not perfect.



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29 May 2011, 5:32 pm

galtor wrote:
What if you aren't in school?


This was covered in the suggestion itself.

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What if you hate church or religion?


Then that one is obviously not for you.

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Volunteering? Pointless.


Why do you think volunteering is pointless? How silly.

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And what hobbies, what if you don't have any?


Then you're overdue to get some, especially for your own sake of having interests and hobbies!



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29 May 2011, 5:34 pm

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The social connections gained from attending a mosque could get him set up on dates with eligible muslim women. In fact, I'd guarantee it because marriage and family is a strong cultural tradition in Muslim communities. Just because they wouldn't be chatting it up during the worship is hardly relevant. Nobody should be chatting it up during worship.


I am atheist, just to let you know.



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For example, I'd love to see Face_of_boo try and hook up with someone in a mosque


Why do you hate me that much? :(



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29 May 2011, 5:39 pm

That was my fault for accepting the premise of the topic that you were Muslim. The religion thing doesn't really apply to you at all then, Boo_face.

I'd love to see people actually use their problem-solving skills to build upon these five ideas to make a longer list of ways to meet people, instead of spending time tearing them down so that they can still make excuses for not meeting people.



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29 May 2011, 5:39 pm

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zen_mistress wrote:
Being on the high functioning end is no picnic though. Having a better ability to learn a few social skills is cold comfort when you are having tics and OCD behaviours and cant eat in a restaurant without looking like a baby with food splattered on you because of fine dyspraxia, or you cant look in someone's eyes, or you decide, unwisely to make a sculpture with your leftovers.

I made a Hitler-face out of mashed potatoes once, with gravy for the 'stache. My very NT mother was NOT impressed.



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29 May 2011, 5:47 pm

wefunction wrote:
... consider these five options:
1. School...
2. Church...
3. Get a job...
4. Volunteer...
5. Find a new hobby...


6. Neighborhood events. Garage sales, yard sales, and block parties are good places to meet up with others, if only to say "Yeah, I live in that house over there. Drop by sometime."

7. Farmers' Markets. Ask that nice-looking person about the product or service they're selling. Ask for a demonstration or free sample. Make a purchase, and suggest that you will be back for more soon, and do they have a business card?

8. Take up an instrument (a combination of #1 and #5). Taking up piano, guitar or some other popular instrument will usually put you in a class with a few other students. Of course, you could always ask about private lessons...

9. Offer a service of your own (a variation on #3 or #4). Offer to tutor, do yard work, or run errands.

10. Family Network. This was always a last resort for me, as my relatives tended to believe that I would not complain no matter how un-date-able the women they tried to hook me up with were. But, if you know that your cousin has a better social life than you, maybe you could ask to tag along, especially if you can pay your own way (and maybe buy a round or two for everyone at the table).

This is important to remember: You may not hook up with anyone at any of these places, but you may meet someone who knows someone else who may just be your type.


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30 May 2011, 3:38 am

I'm currently a member of a political party, and it has allowed me to get to know a lot of new people. :)