There are many ways to meet people: school, college, clubs, discos, sports clubs, work, cafes, and stores. The internet is also a popular way for many young people to meet people. It offers the opportunity to communicate without being seen or heard. But if the nature of your emails suggests you've finally met someone you're passionate about online and have decided to meet in real life, consider the following tips:
1. You don't know this person.
Sure, you can say you've exchanged hundreds of emails and spent hundreds of hours chatting. However, all this doesn't mean you know the person yet. You don't know what they look like (after all, you can send anyone's photo!), you haven't heard their voice, and you don't know what to expect from them. So don't rush to give out your phone number to a stranger; wait a while until you've verified from the nature of their emails that they're genuine.
2. Before you meet, talk to him on the phone
Once you've decided the person is a good fit, you can exchange phone numbers. But don't meet until you've spoken to them on the phone once, twice, or even more. During these phone calls, try to get to know them better, learn what they like, what they're passionate about, what they're up to, and figure out if you want to get to know them better and develop your relationship further. To ensure you both have enough time to talk, agree on a day and time for the conversation in advance. To relieve tension before talking to a stranger, take a bath with relaxing essential oils.
3. Choose crowded places for your first meeting with a stranger
If the phone conversation went well and you've decided to get to know this person better, set up a meeting, but be sure to do so in a public place during lunchtime or between 5:00 and 6:00 PM. Don't schedule your first meeting too late; remember, you don't know this person very well yet. A large café or a familiar restaurant would be a good meeting place, but don't host a stranger at your home or agree to meet them at theirs. If you decide to meet in another city, be sure to book a hotel room, but don't tell your new friend where you'll be staying.
4. Ideally, the first meeting should last 1-2 hours
Don't overstress yourself by stretching out your first meeting over several hours or a whole day. Meeting someone you don't know well is always stressful. View the meeting as an opportunity to get to know them better and evaluate them. If you're satisfied with the first meeting, you can extend subsequent ones. However, if the person turns out to be uncommunicative, silent, and unwilling to answer your questions, try to stay away.
5. Make a good impression
Try not only to look good but also to act confidently and put people at ease. A smile will help, as will attributes that contribute to a good first impression: a sense of humor, confidence, success, a toned figure, good body language, kindness, warmth, effective communication skills, creativity, a well-rounded personality, and the ability to engage in any conversation. You don't necessarily need to possess all of the above attributes; it's important to learn to highlight the positive qualities you already possess.
In conclusion, I'd like to wish all young people looking for friends or soulmates online good luck, interesting encounters, and unforgettable experiences!
