How to Meet New People
It is easy to find a place where people gather. But once you're in a room full of people, then what? The trick is finding a way to approach someone and get them talking to you.
Prepare to meet new people before you arrive. . Don't think in terms of yes or no questions. You should consider questions that will allow the person to contribute more than a one-word answer to the conversation.
Arrive at your event or place. Don't panic when you walk in the door. Take your time and look over the room. If this is a classroom, take a seat and look around the room. , take time to enjoy the art while looking at the people. Don't rush into talking to someone. You have time, so just get a feel for the group.
Approach someone. . But remember, if the person is at the event alone, they may also be shy and try to break out and meet people. You need to make them feel comfortable by chatting with them.
. Keep them talking and talk
yourself—remember 
conversation goes in two directions. You may have a couple of awkward moments, but if you have a few items planned to talk about, you'll find that they'll start adding their own questions and information to the conversation.
Don't forget to ask them for a friendship follow-up. , try asking your new friend if they'd like to go to another event with you. If it is a repeat event, such as a class, try asking them if they'd like to meet for coffee before the next class to study the material.
A. If it is a one-time event
B. If this is an art show
C. If you have picked out someone to approach
D. Mentally pull out your prepared questions
E. You may not meet your next best friend on your first try
F. You might find it easiest to approach someone who is also alone
G. Sit down and write out a list of potential questions you can ask someone
