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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

How to Get Acquainted With Native on the Other Land


It is a real challenge when you move out of a state or a country. You are a stranger in another land, does make it difficult to make acquaintance of the natives. Getting acquainted in a new town can be a challenge. Feeling of disorientation, insecurity and anxiety one may feel unfamiliar in surroundings. Values, behaviour and social customs we routinely take for granted may no longer serve us in our new environment. There are some ways out where you can meet some of the local people. Here ae some of them.

Localnewspaper is a good source of local information .You can get all information on local politics, sports and recreation and any upcoming events you might be interested in attending.

Join a homestayorganization .They arrange for members to stay for free in the homes of people worldwide. Hosts are motivated by their enjoyment in meeting and talking with foreigners.

Discover and explore new parts of town and visit new places. Go to some local parks or visit the local museum. Visit some coffee shops and popular hangout spots. Go beyond the tourist areas. Explore residential neighbourhood, small towns and rural communities. With a slower pace than a large city people will be more likely to take time to talk with you.

One of the easiest ways to meet new people is to ask for direction or information. If the conversation stretches for long make sure he has time for you and can find out what is popular and which restaurant to go and dine.

Learn as much of the language as you can. Many around the world speak English but the better your language skill the better your chances of meeting the people. This also increases your communication skills and it helps you to integrate with the local community.

Visit a local tourist office to ask if there is any programme that the travellers can interact with the local citizens.

Interacting people with same hobbies is the best way to meet new people. If you like basketballs check out a local gym or a park. If you like baseball search for a league to join. So whatever your hobbies are find out people with similar interest.

Shop in the local stores especially smaller shops. Drop in the central market. Visit the neighbourhood grocery stores.

Use all the information the library has to offer. You can look maps of your new towns to get their lay of the land or check out some books about the town’s history. There is no entrance fee for joining the library. It is a useful resource when it comes to finding more about your new city.

Forgo with large hotels instead of smaller guest houses and pensions.

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