How To Make Friends In Hong Kong: 10 Ways To Meet New People
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Making friends as an adult is tough, especially in a new city. Feeling stuck? Here are ten ways to meet new people in Hong Kong.
Moving to a large city like Hong Kong can be overwhelming, but with supportive people around you, it can become one of the best experiences of your life. Based on our experiences, we know that it's truly the people who enhance a place. If you're trying to make new friends as an adult or connect with others in a new city, here are ten tips for finding surprising friendships in Hong Kong.
10 Ways To Meet New People In Hong Kong
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1. Reach Out To Friends Of Friends
Making friends with your existing acquaintances’ friends may seem pretty obvious, but it’s often overlooked. Use your existing network — your friends, coworkers and casual acquaintances — to meet new people. It’s a safe and fool-proof way of expanding your social circle as you’ll hopefully trust your friend’s judgment and can be safe in the knowledge that these new friends are sound.
Create A Bumble BFF Profile
Let’s just put it out there: this writer loves Bumble BFF and met two of her good friends there. It’s safe to assume that if you’ve taken the step to create a profile, you’re pretty keen on meeting new people. Try to get your personality across by answering a couple of questions, and complete your profile with the knowledge that everyone else on the app has the same idea and is just as open to making new friends. This should make the experience less daunting!
Bumble BFF, www.bumble.com/en/bff
Join A Facebook Group
Okay, okay, Facebook might not be the most popular social media platform at present but it boasts something you can’t quite get on Instagram and BeReal (yet!) — groups! There are plenty of Facebook groups out there for everything you could imagine, including ones where expats and newly returned Hong Kongers can connect with each other. Here you’ll find informational posts about upcoming events and meet-ups you can take part in. Do note, while members of the groups are helpful and resourceful, it’s good to be cautious of potential spam messages and posts in groups.
Use Meetup
Social media platform Meetup is a great way to find connections, make friends or even grow a business globally. All you need to do is browse around, or type in your activity of choice and your neighbourhood, and you’ll be greeted with a list of groups and events that are happening around you. These include everything from language exchange groups to Tai Chi introductory classes, barbecues and morning trail hikes. The great thing about Meetup is that anyone can start a new event and group so if you cannot find something you fancy, you can always start your own and find like-minded people who share your interests!
Meet Up, www.meetup.com/find/hong-kong
Look For Cultural And Spiritual Groups
Spirituality is often personal and private but there’s a strong emphasis on community and it’s great to celebrate together. In a multicultural city like Hong Kong, you’ll find all sorts of faiths and beliefs, ethnicities and identities! There’s no harm in finding your nearest cultural society or religious organization where you can meet others, learn about faiths, cultures and each other and perhaps find a supportive network.
Migrant Writers of Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/migrantwritersofhongkong
narratives by us, www.instagram.com/narrativesbyus
QUEER READS LIBRARY, www.instagram.com/queer_reads_library
Volunteer At A Nonprofit, Charity Or Social Enterprise
We’re big fans of charity outreach organisations, where you can meet others while doing some good! Aside from time, you could prove to be particularly useful as cause-driven organizations are often looking for people to support marketing, design, legal work, education, translation, event management and fundraising. And of course, while you’re there, you’ll meet new like-minded people and are bound to make friendships.
Take A Creative Class Or Attend A Workshop
This is the perfect time to sign up for something you’ve always been dying to try, whether it’s pottery or cooking. Here, you’re, again, guaranteed to meet people with at least one shared interest and, depending on your chosen activity, you may be put into groups or pairs. Chat with your classmates (just don’t interrupt the class!) and carry your conversation outside of the classroom to a cafe or a bar!
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
JOIN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME A VALUED MEMBER OF A DYNAMIC GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR FASHION, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND CREATIVE INNOVATION.
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