Learning a language. | Attending in-person classes. |
Engaging in small talk with people around you. | Keeping touch with old friends. |
Considering invitations from others. | Organizing lunches and dinners. |
Organizing events and outings. | Participation in nightlife. |
Recommending / referring people you know for jobs. | Public speaking at events and conferences. |
Volunteering | Cultural participation. |
Being social at work. | Making friends at work / school. |
Attending recruiting events. | Meeting people through travel. |
Immersing yourself in subculture / super culture. | Being friendly to neighbors. |
Introducing yourself to a new colleague. | Introducing yourself to a new neighbor. |
Participating / being visible in classes. | Participating / being visible in work meetings. |
Influencing management at work. | Trying not to ghost people / employers. |
Sales meetings & contacts. | Attending industry events. |
Joining school clubs & teams. | Joining work activities and events. |
Signing up for committees at work. | Volunteering for committees at your child's school. |
Organizing / participating in community or neighborhood events. | Listening when people talk. |
Trying to develop an interest in what people say. | Trying to view others in a positive light. |
Helping others to solve a problem. | Connecting people in your personal network that may have some mutual interest. |
Being inclusive, receptive and approachable. | Delivering to commitments at work to establish / maintain a professional reputation. |
Interacting in positive ways in social media. | Touching base with people to sustain communication. |
Asking questions in class / meetings. | Getting out of the house (e.g. going to the gym) |
Striking up conversation with strangers. | Getting to know others with the same hobbies. |
Interacting in online forums and communities. | Join professional associations. |
Join alumni associations. | Demonstrate leadership at work, school or volunteer positions |
Engage quiet and socially isolated people in conversation / social processes where possible. | Try to genuinely like people / develop curiosity about them. |
Do good in your community / at your work. | Being professional and helpful in your dealings with customers, investors, partners and internal stakeholders. |
Leveraging family connections you may have. | Being a good neighbor. |
Trying to be supportive of friends. | Trying to attend events that are important to friends. |
Attending social events (e.g. weddings) | Supporting the ideas of others. |
Developing your personal presence at work. | Developing your social skills such as humor and building rapport. |
Pursuing social hobbies (e.g. social dance). | Seeking advice / support / help from others. |