Zoe Asher

Accidentally Intentional

Zoe Asher

  • How To Go To A Bar Alone & Make Friends With Strangers (Without Looking Creepy!)

How To Go To A Bar Alone & Make Friends With Strangers (Without Looking Creepy!)

Thursday 6th March 2025

Learn how to confidently make friends at a bar alone without looking creepy. Zoe Asher shares practical tips and personal experiences.
19 minutes
Encouraging
Informative
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Accidentally Intentional
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Zoe Asher
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Mastering the Art of Making Friends at a Bar Alone

Episode Overview

  • Start conversations with a genuine compliment.
  • Use open body language to show you're approachable.
  • Ask questions that show genuine curiosity.
  • Understand that rejection is not as common as you think.
  • Be willing to go first and initiate conversations.
"You're not awkward. Meeting new people is awkward for everyone."
Ever wondered how to go to a bar alone and make friends without looking creepy? This episode of 'Accidentally Intentional' with Zoe Asher is your guide. Zoe shares practical strategies for striking up conversations with strangers, even if you're an introvert. She delves into the common fears of rejection and awkwardness that many of us face and busts those myths with compelling research from the Gottman Institute.
You'll learn how to start a conversation with a simple compliment, maintain engaging body language, and ask genuine questions that can lead to meaningful connections. Zoe also shares her personal experiences from an assignment with Bloomberg, where she tested these methods herself. Her tips are practical and easy to follow, ensuring you leave the bar with new friends and not just empty glasses.
If you've ever felt lonely or struggled to make friends in social settings, this episode is a must-listen. Zoe's warm, encouraging tone makes it feel like you're getting advice from a trusted friend. Ready to make some new pals at the bar? Tune in and find out how.