Thread: What's the best way to meet new people?

What's the best way to meet new people? I don't just mean for dating, but just in general. How can you meet some new people to have fun with, even if just as friends?

Just go out to public places and be polite and nice.

Good advice seashore! lol... especially be nice.

It's going to be a lot easier to meet people in Panama if you know how to speak Spanish.

The people in Panama are extremely friendly. I can barely speak a word of Spanish although I plan to change that, but people even in Panama city make eye contact and say hello very often. It is actually kinda weird to be in a fairly big and busy city and have people smile and say "Buenos".

If you really a man. Just be yourself. No need to cheat about yourself and girls really like some boy or man always honest about himself. Never try to cheat or do something different what you talking before. One thing. Girls always like you hang around with them. Its same when you meet new people. Girl or boy. Its same. Never cheat each other.

As long as you dont get caught it is ok to cheat (lol)

yup, be honest to your new friend. Maybe they will like and not to forget you forever.

Originally Posted by MRWOOHOO

As long as you dont get caught it is ok to cheat (lol)

I just love reading your replies, seriously.

Another way if you are planning for Panama, you can meet people on social networking sites or dating sites previously before coming to the place.

the important is your intergrity to making friend with him or her. then being polite and nice to them.

If you wanna make friends, hit the beaches & pubs!

Is there a place where 50+ individuals hang out?

Lots. Do you mean ex-pats or locals?

Both. I have a marketing business in Panama and have little time for socializing. So when I have some free time I would like to use it wisely.

Ancla, a bar on Calle 50, attracts an older (30-50s) crowd; I've never seen another gringo in there. The bar in the Sheraton (across from Atlapa) attracts older ages from both cultures, because the music is jazz. And there's a Yahoo! Group devoted to expat gatherings: PanamaExpatParty : Panama Expat Party

Thanks for the information. I have a question you may be able to answer. I checked out an upcoming Expat event that is scheduled to take place in February. It's confusing because it states that the event will take place on Friday, February 15th. However that date is actually Sunday. Do you know what is the correct date?

Here's the posted notice:
Friday, February 15th at the luxury Alta Vita Spa in the San Francisco district. Diagonal to MultiPlaza Shopping Center on Calle 68 between Via Israel and Calle 50.

Where did you see the notice? Viz., who's sponsoring or organizing it?

I saw it on this link:
PanamaExpatParty : Panama Expat Party

Go to nigtclubs, especially the ones which are popular with expats. I myself had very little luck in this regard.. but I wasn't trying hard either... Beaches and pubs are good choices also.

RWK, you are referring to a post from last year. In 2008, February 15 fell on a Friday. You're a bit late for that party.

Originally Posted by ford007

Go to nigtclubs, especially the ones which are popular with expats. I myself had very little luck in this regard.. but I wasn't trying hard either... Beaches and pubs are good choices also.

Ya, nightclubs are great place to meet new ppl! Keep smiling & be friendly! :-)

To anyone's knowledge, is there an expat social gathering scheduled from 2/15-2/28/09 in Panama City?

Panama Social Calendar - #1 Panama Events Calendar

Guess no one wants to meet new people after Jan. 2009 LOL


Michelle

Post pictures-maybe someone will reconsider.

If all someone cares about are pics, then they AREN'T the type of friend I'm looking for.

I'm not seeking trollers.


Michelle

I have met people through shared activities. Yoga, sports, friends of friends. It was hard for me at first to make friends - but once you have one or two - they start to invite you and you get included in the circle. Once that happens you can start spidering and infiltrating other networks.

I'm also a big fan of Couch Surfing - and there's a pretty decent community here. They have a Panama Group - and you can join their events. You don't have to host or surf couchs to be included - though setting up a profile would be a good idea.

Here's the link to the group.

CouchSurfing - PANAMA

Thanks Sno. I am a member, but thought you had to have your profile say you are living in that city to join up, so I didn't even think about it.

Came across this from another forum & she's really good. I'll be studying it - How To Become Good At Networking | Follow The Red Queen

Enjoy!


Michelle

Originally Posted by sensualspirit

Came across this from another forum & she's really good. I'll be studying it - How To Become Good At Networking | Follow The Red Queen

Enjoy!


Michelle

That was a well written and informative article. I like the part about authenticity.

Yup. If we are authentic to ourselves, we are authentic to others


Michelle