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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
My best advice is go to the squares often, drink a lot, and place a flag on your golf car.
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I guess that's a way to go about it, depending on the type of friends you want to make.
If you are an outgoing person, you'll make loads of acquaintances who will have the potential to become friends. If you are more reserved, you will still have the opportunity within your neighborhood. If you weren't a social butterfly before you moved here, don't expect to suddenly become one because you're in The Villages. I'm a bit shy with strangers, but find a lot of friendly people wherever I go. I also see people that I know by first glance that I don't want anything to do with. That's usually because of a slogan on a t-shirt or golf cart flag. I actually kind of appreciate their advertising who they are so I don't waste my time talking to someone I have nothing in common with. But yeah, it's easier to meet people here than in many places if you're open to it, polite, and kind