How to make new friends in Canberra Bella ANU College of Business 26 June 2018 Abstract Unfortunately, Canberra has a reputation for not being the easiest of places to meet people and make friends. How ironic then that the word Canberra in the local...
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How to make new friends in Canberra Bella ANU College of Business 26 June 2018 Abstract Unfortunately, Canberra has a reputation for not being the easiest of places to meet people and make friends. How ironic then that the word Canberra in the local indigenous Ngunnawal language means ‘meeting place’! But with a population of over 350 000 (and growing), there are certainly plenty of people out there who, like you, would love to make new friends, too. Introduction It’s outdoorsy. People are friendly. Coffee is good. Shopping is not too bad either. There is always something to do and it generally is free! Many, however, find it hard to break into the Canberra cliques. You know – the mums and bubs, the public servants, the cyclists, the hipsters. If you haven’t read my first post about How to survive parenthood in Canberra, I recommend you read it before reading this one. Despite the title, it is applicable to everyone, not just parents. This article expands on this and looks at six actio
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