Dinner Splits: Agree on the App Before Ordering
Dinner Splits: Agree on the App Before OrderingEnd-of-meal math kills the mood. Straight answers about Dinner Splits — f...
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Language exchanges, WeChat groups, and making local friends.
Rain Plan B for Outdoor Friend Plans
Rain Plan B for Outdoor Friend PlansChengdu rain cancels optimism. Hey — a note on Rain Plan B for Outdoor Friend Plans,...
Introductions Need One Context Line
Introductions Need One Context LineThis is my friend is not enough in a new city. Checklist for Introductions Need One C...
Houseguests: Send a Towel and Wi-Fi Note Before Arrival
Houseguests: Send a Towel and Wi-Fi Note Before ArrivalGuests ask the same five questions every time. Two ways people ha...
Potlucks Need a Theme or You Get Seven Bags of Chips
Potlucks Need a Theme or You Get Seven Bags of ChipsThemes reduce anxiety and duplicate snacks. This is a longer take on...
Walk-and-Talk Defaults Beat Café Bill Stress
Walk-and-Talk Defaults Beat Café Bill StressNot every catch-up needs a receipt. Straight answers about Walk-and-Talk Def...
Group Trips: Collect Deposits Before Moods Change
Group Trips: Collect Deposits Before Moods ChangeFlaky enthusiasm is free. Tickets are not. Hey — a note on Group Trips,...
Newcomer Dinners Cap at Six People
Newcomer Dinners Cap at Six PeopleBig tables swallow shy people. Checklist for Newcomer Dinners Cap at Six People — afte...
Birthdays: Ask Preference Before Planning a Spectacle
Birthdays: Ask Preference Before Planning a SpectacleSome people want quiet. Surprises can feel like ambushes. Two ways ...
Standing Sunday Calls With Far-Away People
Standing Sunday Calls With Far-Away PeopleA practical, longer take on Standing Sunday Calls With Far-Away People for peo...
Plus-One Invites: Ask Before Assuming
Plus-One Invites: Ask Before AssumingStraight answers about Plus-One Invites — for people who already do laundry here. C...
Hobby Discords Are Optional; Showing Up Isn't
Hobby Discords Are Optional; Showing Up Isn't Hey — a note on Hobby Discords Are Optional; Showing Up Isn't , as if you ...