Any advice on how to meet people in a new area?

Is there anything more arbitrary and vague than saying to someone who wants to know how to meet people: "put yourself out there," "get out there," "just go meet people," "you meet people everywhere you go just do it" etc? What the hell does that mean? And the guy clearly said he doesn't like the bar scene, at least by himself (I know what you mean).

And am I the only one who feels that people in general are much more closed off to people they don't know approaching them? Most people would think it is a bit weird or not right for a stranger to approach them and start chatting it up, unless it is a female/male thing in a singles bar. People say "just strike up conversations with strangers" as if it is so easy or people aren't put off by that these days.

I have asked similar things, and I think the best answer is meetup.com. If you are in a smaller town, don't know what to tell you. I live in the most densely populated state in the U.S. and I still find it hard to meet new people.

Hi Person. uh well if you don't put yourself out there, how are you going to meet new people? I mean I am sure people aren't just going to come up to you at your house and say Hey want to go somewhere with me? Well it could happen, but the chances are VERY slim. Go to bars and clubs and meet new people. Guys and girls. Who knows maybe a girl can introduce you to some of her guy friends or something. Like I said put yourself out there and have fun while you're doing it...I hope this helps. Bye

Don't be afraid, just approach people and talk to them, you'll be making a lot of friends, however if you don't talk, then no one knows you..☺

just walk up to them and say "Hey, did you know that the average American eats 120 pounds of sugar every year?"