Or maybe you already know someone ... out and ask friends and colleagues for recommendations. See if they can facilitate introductions or an informational meeting. Try to briefly get to know ...

Our default question when we bump into someone—whether new acquaintance, old friend, or steadfast partner—is to say, “How are ...

Sometimes, you reach out to a match only to get no response ... "Anything that allows you to ask questions for someone else reading the profile to answer is a great way to start a conversation ...

If you’re not at the brunch date or in-person hangout level yet, how do you get to know someone over text ... Be open about your problems and ask for their advice; that helps get them involved ...

Sure, it takes a bit more effort (and courage) to ask someone out ... between asking someone out that you already know versus a complete stranger—which I’ll get to later.

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