How to Meet Friends and Compliment People
Being the new kid (or adult) in town is tough. No matter how old you are, it’s still hard to go out and meet new people. But it’s all a part of buying a new house (remember MBNG Mortgage for all of your mortgage needs!) and moving to a new neighborhood, or a new city. However, there are a few ways to meet new people to make your transition a little bit easier.
Walk…or run!
Get out of your house for whatever reason. If you’ve got a dog, take it out around the neighborhood for daily walks. This is good exercise for you AND your pet. If you don’t have a dog, you don’t necessarily have to run out and get one. Just take yourself for a walk instead. Take a stroll with your husband, or your children. No matter how fast or slow you walk, it’s a great way to meet neighbors when they’re outside. Maybe they’ll stop to compliment you on your dog’s adorable sweater, or you can ask your neighbor how she gets her roses to bloom so brightly. Anything can be a conversation starter!
Join a gym
Maybe exercise isn’t your cup of tea, but it’s a great way to meet new people with similar interests. Shy? Not sure how to go about approaching a random stranger? Ask someone how to operate a particular piece of equipment, or compliment someone on his or her technique. Another idea is to sign up for a group fitness class. Grab a space next to someone that looks nice, and tell her you like her shoes. (I actually did this recently, and we had a very nice chat about Nike.com.) Not only can you make new friends, but you can also get into shape.
Volunteer
Check out your new city’s website to see what opportunities are available. Community service clubs are always a great way to meet people, network, and do some good deeds all at the same time. See if your town has an Optimist Club, Rotary Club, or another service club. Also try Big Brothers Big Sisters or Habitat for Humanity.
Have a Party
After you get to meet a few of your neighbors, invite everyone over for a cookout or cocktail hour. You can show off all of the hard work you’ve done by moving and decorating your new place, and your new neighbors will love to see it. (Because let’s face it, everyone is nosy about new neighbors!) And you can chat about things other than your dog and roses. 
Good luck with meeting new friends and getting settled into your new home. MBNG Mortgage is here to help you every step of the way! 
