4. Be present.

Put your phone away! New York City is the singles capital of the world! You’re at a lively bar, and there are a bunch of single people surrounding you. Human interaction is necessary for forming organic relationships. Quit shaming the apps and then refuse to interact with actual live humans when you’re out. Put your phone away and spark up conversation with someone who seems interesting. Give the person who sparks conversation with you a chance to win you over and try to hold off on being judgey!

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