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View Poll Results: How do you meet people while backpacking?
I usually sit alone at the table, and someone will talk to me 5 20.00%
By introducing myself to a large group in the common room and introduce myself 8 32.00%
By picking out and striking up a conversation with someone who is reading/writing by themselves in the common room 6 24.00%
Usually while trying to figure out directions (i.e. outside a train station) 5 20.00%
By offering someone a beer/food 2 8.00%
Usually while hammered at the bar 5 20.00%
While smoking a cigarette... smokers congregate 3 12.00%
Usually by talking to an attractive member of the opposite sex 6 24.00%
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Old 04-18-2009, 02:07 PM   #1
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Default How do you usually meet people while backpacking?

Hey tpunks, I've noticed quite a few questions over the last few months about how to meet people, and we all have our own particular way of doing it.

So... how do you usually meet other backpackers/locals while travelling?
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