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I agree with this. I have never seen strangers start talking with each other and sit down at a coffee shop. MAYBE they will talk to people in line? Most of my random conversations have been at Mexican restaurants with doordashers.
>especially in isolated regions,
Oh boy, i buried that filthy south trauma DEEP in my past. There are places that just have absolutely nothing.
I'd say church, but every church is different. Are they holy rollers? do they handle rattlesnakes and jump around? Are they Presbyterians? if they are Presbyterians then you better like singing. Not saying church is bad, just saying i understand why you might be afraid to go there.
>unless you're extremely attractive and naturally attract people
I disagree with this.
Sounds like, for your problem, you might have to consider volunteering. Are you in shape? do you have volunteer fire departments? you might like that if it fits into your schedule. Do you like animals? the shelters always need help. Want to glimpse hell? See if the local assisted living places need someone to come and talk to people. If people are asking "why do you want to volunteer with us" be honest: "i am lonely and want to meet people" you would be surprised how far honesty goes, and in the cases it locks you out, well that's usually for the better.
Tradeshows may be good, but that's if they have those in your area and they are often not free. Hobby stores and hobby communities are also there for socialization but boy are you rolling the dice on who you meet. It's a gamble. If you have the money a cert class or a night class could help your career and you might meet someone?
Normies are NOT meeting people. This has been a problem since before the lockdowns. It's hitting critical mass and the lockdowns made it worse. When you get older you have to work, pay bills and do your errands. You don't have the time to meet people like you do in college.