Not even specifically women, just people in general.
I’ve recently relocated to another state for a seasonal job. I don’t know anyone here. The other night I went to the karaoke bar with my coworker, and it was pretty cool over there! But our schedules don’t often match up, so I may go solo next time.
I want to go because I don’t want to get into this anti-social bubble. Yes I’m not the most outgoing person, BUT I do enjoy talking to people when I meet someone like minded. I don’t want to get into the habit of just going to work and then going home.
My main concern is that there’s people there with their established friend groups and whatnot, and I’m just some guy by myself getting tipsy and singing some karaoke.
Any tips? Tbh I think I might also just be overthinking it. I don’t really have anything to lose. I don’t know anyone from here besides my coworkers anyways, I’ve only been here for 2 weeks.
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Your strategy fits with my “become a regular somewhere” approach. People will start to recognize you the more consistently you go, and will feel more receptive to having a conversation with you. Be open to conversation. Don’t let eye contact go unacknowledged. At least give a head nod. And if you’re sitting next to someone just talk to them. It could be about anything. If users there, I’d wanna know who the superstar karaoke singers are and their go-to songs.
What do you have to lose? I’m a woman and was thinking of doing the same thing.