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[jajdude]

A good thing to know for everyone concerned. Share your wisdom oh happy and social ones!

[djsmnc]

I spent a lot of time reading posts on eslcafe. It helped me learn how to interact with others.

[jajdude]

[ScottyG]

playing sports seems to work for some of my friends. there phones ring a hell of a lot more than mine. and i guess having korean friends helps if you can find ones that are genuine. and there are those waygook clubs like yupkey if you are into that. i think my social life is kind of lame mostly because i spent too much time with a girlfriend when i had one and i worked at schools where i was one of two foriegn teachers. sometimes i miss the backstabbing gossip mill of a large hakwon. reminds me of when i worked at the olive garden.

[Benicio]

Become a musician. Play with other musicians.

I'm a rather shy person. I do play a musical instrument, though.

I got in with an expat band here and have met so many people through this.

If I was not a musician and playing with this band on weekends, my life would be pretty dull and I would probably only know a few people.

If you're not into that, join a sports team like ScottyG said.

[uberscheisse]

[RACETRAITOR]

I take pictures. It's a good way to make friends and sometimes enemies. Getting involved in a music scene is a great way to find a niche. Some of the most well adjusted people I know here I met through music. And you don't have to be a musician.

[Brocky]

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Alchohol is lubrication for the soul. Chat to someone, anyone who looks like the sort of chap/lady who you would like to socialise with. Have the guts to just talk, initiate the contact yourself and you will find 9 times out of 10 that that person will be just as happy to talk to you.

[JongnoGuru]

[oneofthesarahs]

If you're not a particularly athletic person, you can always go bowling. I have met all kinds of fun people while bowling. Walk into a bowling alley by yourself, and next thing you know, you're going to be surrounded by people wanting you to bowl on their lane with them. However, if you are not a terrific bowler, expect to be laughed at. Koreans are competitive at EVERYTHING, so if they're bowling, they're probably decent at it.

[crazylemongirl]

I don't drink at the moment but I still have loads of fun. The secret is to put yourself out there and say 'hey.' Not everyone you meet is going to meet is going to be a life-long friend but you'll certianly meet a lot of interesting people along the way.

[Kimchieluver]

Find the local foriegn watering hole and just be yourself. However, try not to hit on every woman in the bar.

[R-Seoul]

Move to Seoul

[numazawa]

Mail-order worked for me.

[rockstarsmooth]

find a music scene you're into and get out there. don't be afraid to talk to strangers. taking their proffered candy is optional. i tend to take the candy, myself...
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