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Bobtom42 t1_izwab2w wrote

Within the first week of moving in, go knock on your neighbors door and introduce yourself.

Join a club or group. I just took a quick look and the Library has some like book clubs, cookbook club (this actually sounds fun, cookie swap this week!), genealogy group and others. There are also adult league sports. Basketball, volleyball, curling, soccer and others I'm sure.

Finally you have the old go to a coffee shop and hang out regularly, but you have to actually talk to people.

Some cultural points to consider....life is slower here. People drive slower, the check out lines move slower, and people are generally just not in a hurry. It takes some getting use to but it's nice...I find myself driving under the speed limit now too.

People are not flashy and no one gives a shit about designer clothes, watches etc. The wealthiest guy I know drives an F-250 and wears flannel shirts in business meetings.

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