October is class reunions month. So before you ignore the
latest letter from your high school or college alumni department,
consider the possibilities of what might happen. A reunion could be
a great place to reconnect with singles like you. Face it, you’ve
grown up, changed your opinions, and matured over the years.
Hopefully, your former classmates did, too.
Approach the event with an open mind and an open heart. Practice
these 6 tips to make the most out of the experience.
Most likely, they’ll appreciate the
gesture and could ask you to help reach out to your former
classmates. Jackpot! Now you’ve got the contact information you
need to get started on your personal research.
2. Sign up for a social networking
website.
If you’re not already online regularly
“friending” people, “tweeting” your activities or joining online
groups with shared similar interests, you’re missing out on a lot
of connecting opportunities with people of all ages and
backgrounds. These websites are also a great way to “research” some
of your former classmates’ whereabouts, find out if they’re single,
see recent photos, and contact them out of the blue. It’s very
common on these sites to reach out to someone you haven’t been in
contact with in years to send them a hello message.
3. Find out which of your friends are
attending.
Try to arrive with a friend or two. You
shouldn’t rely on this friend as a crutch, but can use them as
someone to chat with who can help you navigate the crowd and
approach any attractive prospects. Just make sure your classmates
don’t confuse you for a couple if your friend is of the opposite
sex.
4. Wear something that makes you feel
wonderful.
Don’t crash diet the month before your
reunion to shed those last 15 pounds. Eat well-balanced meals,
exercise if you’d like, and make sure you get enough sleep—dark
circles can make you look older! Plan your outfit in advance and
make sure it flatters your shape.
5. Bring business cards.
Make sure you have
your contact information written down so it’s easy to pass along to
that classmate to whom you’re feeling a connection. If you feel
comfortable with it, ask for their phone number or email address as
well and suggest that you get together sometime. Even if you don’t
meet anyone that you are attracted to, pass your information around
to a few people anyway. It’s a good idea to stay in touch and find
people with whom you can relive “the good old days.” You
never know who they might introduce you to.
6. Have fun!
Be yourself and show off your
self-confidence. It will shine through and classmates will soon be
approaching you.
By Fay Sigler for SingleEdition.com
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