Go out in the right places
There is no secret: at home and abroad, the best way to meet people and go out. You won't meet anyone by staying in your hotel room or hiding behind a newspaper in a restaurant. If you are going on your own, New York is full of restaurants and bars where you can sit at the counter. It's a great way to chat with the bartenders, who know the best spots to meet people, but also to strike up a conversation with strangers.
New Yorkers, and Americans in general, are much more open and sociable than us. So don't be ashamed to reach out to people and strike up a conversation with complete strangers. If you are still in doubt, remember that you are leaving with a big advantage. Americans love the French accent. So even if your level of English is average, the person you are talking to will probably be charmed by the slightest sound that comes out of your mouth.
On the Internet: meeting people in New York via dating sites
As lacse.fr explains, dating sites are also very popular in New York. Besides, most of them were invented in the United States. So if you want to meet people without having to worry too much, the best solution is to take your mobile phone with you, because there is a good chance that many singles are very close to you, without you knowing it. . You will not be too disoriented on applications like Tinder for example, which also exist in France.
This ideal option for the more timid and also a great way to meet locals and land a date before you even leave your hotel room. Don't hesitate to ask your target to let you know their tips: it's an excellent way to discover another side of New York and to get off the beaten track traced by travel guides.
Social events thanks to Meetup and Citysocializer
Another great place to meet in New York City is to visit social event sites like Meetup and Citysocializer, which are full of great night out plans. This is a great solution if you are not necessarily looking for a romance, but you want to meet other travelers or pure New Yorkers.
These sites offer a wide variety of cultural events and fun and unusual activities that will give you the opportunity to interact with other people and bring back wonderful memories of the Big Apple.
Running: a good idea for socializing
And because there is something for everyone, die-hard athletes (who don't put their running sneakers away even when they go on vacation) can also meet new people in New York during their stay. For the more instinctive, you just have to go to Central Park, which is the unmissable meeting point for New York joggers.
But if you like to organize your outings, Nike running New York organizes sports activities every week, depending on your level. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and socialize while taking a few strides.
Go through tourism organizations
New York is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. There are therefore many tourism organizations that will be happy to accompany you on your holidays and offer you fun and original activities to discover every nook and cranny of the city, while meeting people.
Big Apple Greeter, for example, offers many themed outings according to your desires and aspirations. This is the perfect opportunity to meet other tourists or expatriates who share the same interests as you. These relaxed visits will allow you to chat, and even extend your exchanges around a good coffee or a drink at the end of the day.
