Ask HN: How do you build a social circle as a remote worker/nomad in a new city?
To start, don&#x27;t think in terms of &quot;building a social circle,&quot; that sounds like a chore or an experiment. You want to meet more people so you can make friends. You do that organically, by putting yourself in situations where you might meet someone you like. Those situations depend on your age, interests, and the place you live.<p>If you have trouble meeting people or maintaining a friendship you might want to get therapy. Or try joining Toastmasters to get over shyness. Don&#x27;t worry about meeting people just like you, with the same interests (&quot;like-minded weirdos&quot;). You get over shyness by imagining a not-shy version of yourself and acting that out. After a while that becomes second nature.<p>Act like a good friend, show concern for your friends, make time for them. Don&#x27;t do everything over social media. Use your phone to call people to maintain connections. Try hobbies and activities that will put you in group situations. Laugh and have fun, try new things.