I’ve heard my friends say so many times, “No one at Mississippi State is for me.” I assume many singles have the same idea.
But a few places in Starkville (I know it’s hard to believe) are actually good for meeting people.
Isn’t it funny that a lot of people don’t want to meet others in clubs because of the kind of people they say go there? How else would they know that unless they went to clubs themselves? Clubs and bars have become stereotyped for hosting those looking for one-night stands. Granted, some go there for that reason. However, people go there for other reasons as well.
It’s a great place to see how social others can be and how many rum and Cokes they can hold. So if you happen to come across a honey while in line for a drink, try not to make petty assumptions.
In a bar, body language can do a lot of the work. But in a classroom setting, verbal communication is important. (Dancing on someone during class isn’t recommended.)
Meeting people in class gives you an excuse to call that hot classmate you’ve been eyeing to claim you misplaced your notebook and need to borrow their notes. Plus, if they’re showing up to class regularly it’s an indication of responsibility and commitment.
My favorite place to meet someone is in the gym. The most obvious, and probably most convenient gym, is the Sanderson Center. It’s always bumpin’ with people.
Meeting someone at the gym has many benefits aside from getting to see a girl run or a guy flex his muscles. You know this person cares about his or her health and has pride in his or her appearance. If you have the same standards, you and that person have something in common. And you get a chance to see a more natural side, sweat dripping and all.
Depending on your religious beliefs, church or some place of worship can be an awesome place to find a mate. You’ll be surrounded by people with similar beliefs and morals-two things important in any relationship.
If you plan on going simply to find a date, however, you have the wrong idea, friend!
Whoever said you can’t date people at work had to have been dumped and pissed off about it. Work is a great place to meet people. Depending on the job, you get to see firsthand a person’s social skills and how they handle pressure. Do they freak out, or are they mellow and laid back? You will be able to answer questions like these through daily work-related situations.
Whether it’s the club, class, gym, a place of worship or work, you have a number of places to meet people. Just remember to keep an open mind; there is no dating rulebook that says where you can and cannot meet a person.