But to give a piece of advice not from a URL, is there any interest you have which other people may share and gather for? If you like games, for example, a local game shop is a good place to meet others. There’s usually always someone there, they tend to be welcoming to newcomers, and having something to do (play a game) can make you forget some of the awkwardness.
Re:Ask HN: How to approach new people in 2026?
by muzani on Sunday March 01, 2026 @05:57PM
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Haha, my first thought was why didn't OP just read the comments on the article? Didn't occur to me that someone on HN was finding articles through a source other than HN :3
Also interesting and somewhat related: https://pudding.cool/2025/06/hello-stranger/
If you struggle with small talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRG-YubP1rw
But to give a piece of advice not from a URL, is there any interest you have which other people may share and gather for? If you like games, for example, a local game shop is a good place to meet others. There’s usually always someone there, they tend to be welcoming to newcomers, and having something to do (play a game) can make you forget some of the awkwardness.