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That but I would also add:

We feel that it is taboo to approach others, rather than try and start a conversation and seem weird we all stare at our phones.

We are also hesitant to try something new, when we were young we had parents who would push us but now when we are independent we no longer have that push.

The thread started gave a list of social clubs, the reply is that all of them are old white men who would not be accepting. Perhaps they had visited each club and experienced rejection but the Eagles and the Odd Fellows don't strike me as particularly conservative organizations. Neither do the Optimists, Kiwanis and Active 20-30.

In order to meet people, you must step out of your comfort zone!



Yeah, I strongly agree. These factors you mention are probably bigger than than the ones in my post, haha.




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