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21 Things That May Actually Help You Meet New People

Own the awkwardness.

Posted on December 16, 2016, 16:01 GMT

1. A pocket-sized blanket to share with someone new at an outdoor movie showing.

2. A shirt that filters out the people you want to make friends with and those that you don't.

3. A little BB-8 that'll introduce you to new friends when you take it out for walks.

4. A mini Bluetooth speaker to catch someone's ears, then eyes, when you're out and about.

5. A book that demystifies the ability to talk eloquently and intelligently.

6. A really cute portable charger to share with someone who might need it at the airport (or dare I say it, the DMV).

7. A polaroid-style camera to take cool pictures of potential friends at events (with their permission, of course).

8. A red wine stain emergency kit to help a random person who could potentially turn into your BFF.

9. A game that combines Pictionary and charades to get you comfortable socializing with everyone at the party.

10. Floating lanterns to send an unorthodox message to a new pen pal.

11. A bottle opener ring to help a person out when there's drinking involved.

12. A wine tote purse that'll make you everyone's favorite buddy at the beach or the park (where alcohol is allowed).

13. An intriguing watch to get others to notice you when they ask for the time.

14. A towel that loudly states the benefits of hanging out with you.

15. Almighty utensils that could be of use to the co-worker you've never talked to at lunch.

16. A blue velvet cat cap that draws you closer to only the people you want to attract.

17. A remix of the telephone game to entertain parties or strangers while waiting in a queue.

18. An umbrella that invites other black sheep to your nest.

19. A mini synthesizer to carry around with you and make tinkling music for an unexpected crowd.

20. A coloring book that teaches you how to recreate iconic artworks in the hopes of incentivizing you to take an art class.

21. A notepad to help you organize your social goals a little bit better.

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