This is something that I have an interest in. Most people are fascinating to me. If you stop and listen to people, you can make a new connection. Joining a group through meet up is great if you know what you are getting into. You can try finding groups with paid memberships that meet regularly with like-minded individuals. I decided to join Toastmasters. Getting out there and meeting new people is fun. I don’t have a hidden agenda. If I just want to make new friends, without any preconceived notions other than meeting more people. Maybe with new friendships I can help them and they can help me. Volunteering is another avenue to make new friends. Hosting a dinner party in your home or other location, to get to know your neighbors. Starting a Mastermind group is another way to meet new people. If you own a dog and go to the Pet Smart, people with other dogs will talk to you. Meeting people used to be easy for me. With “social media” it seems as if we spend more time behind our computers, rather than getting out and meeting people.