New to meet and greets

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  On_Safari

  11 years ago

  If I may....the social meet n greets enable me personally to see friends interstate who travel to catch up. It enables me to keep in contact with local friends and to meet new people too. I think they are succesful because those couples and singles who haven't, are daunted by or not in the loop with the hosts of private house parties or a club environment can dip their toes in the water, get out and meet others more experienced or new to the scene without the pressure of thinking they have to perform. Though I will also add the few parties I've been too there is no expectation to play and everyone is polite and respectful. This will be the 3rd Meet n Greet friends and I have organised....with plans for another next year in full swing, why because they ARE FUN but I think this time I'm definately short on finger food 😳!! Sydney have regular meets and are excellent events to attend as well. A meet can be conducted by anyone who sticks their hand up and goes to the effort, find a venue, set up an event posting and can message those who register with the details. Having a forum topic just allows anyone thinking about it to have a look at the discussion, be aware that there's a social event on, any updated info on accomodation and just the usual crap we all go on with. It also allows any shy people to post a comment and start interacting with others prior to the night so they feel a bit more welcomed. For the organisers it then becomes a waiting game to see how many register. Rule of thumb is usually a third will turn up and that's great if you don't have any huge expectations. The Goldie Meet n Greet was a great turnout and I'm so thankful to all who ventured out to join us. I'm not affiliated with any group, club or RHP. Am just a private individual who likes bringing everyone together for a party and the opportunity to meet other like-minded people in an open, safe, nil expectations setting. Keeping costs down is the challenge, I pay costs out of my own pocket (with the help of one or three RHP friends who feel sorry for me! Lol) which I try to negotiate with the venue as much as possible. Having a cover charge for this sort of thing is hard when most venues want $ upfront and I've never had a party without something to chew on. The Sydneysiders chip in on the night and/or hold a dinner somewhere. The Sydney Crew try and make a weekend of it for travellers, they're great hosts and tour guides!! I hear the Melbourne ones are getting more people and Perth have theirs as well. I like to try new places and pick different venues, hopefully with something quirky or appealing about them. I hope everyone enjoys the surroundings and atmosphere of this one too. In answer to the group as opposedto one on one? As a single Lady I'm comfortable meeting people one on one in a public setting, the group events are, as you say; less intense as there are other people there to talk, chat and laugh with helping to break the ice, find common ground and hopefully keep the conversation flowing. If you don't hit it off there are plenty of other people to connect with who may share the interest. I hope you don't mind my candid feedback. See you soon, Indy

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  On_Safari

  11 years ago

  I think all will agree that a meet and greet doesn't have to cost anything but time to arrange and a sense of humour especially if no one turns up or you end up with a horde!!! Either way it's all a networking opportunity. Go for it!

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  RHP User

  11 years ago

  Safari said:-) :-) xxFreya

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  RHP User

  11 years ago

  We truly appreciate your tremendous efforts and organisational skills - it takes a lot of time and personal headspace with gusto to put one of theses events together. Definitely interested in attending, enjoying some great conversations with new players, meeting wonderful people and hopefully a lil' sexy & perhaps sultry dancing...... If only we could be in two places at once - looking forward to enjoying one of theses amazing events when our schedules allow :) Have a super fun & sexy evening - whilst keeping in the public eye lol!

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  DynamicCouple36

  11 years ago

  We have been to 4 few social (no play) meet n greets over the past 2 years. The first two were early last year - there were around 100 people present. The most recent was arranged through Minx, and was held at a nice venue close to Chapel Street. There was a nice crowd, the music was not too loud and so one was at least, able to enjoy the conversation. Besides the social Meet n Greets arranged through this site, and others,we have met a few couples,from here, for dinner & drinks. The advantage of a social meet n greet is that there are quite a few people and so one can move on and chat with as many as one wants to. A meet n greet with just another couple, whilst more intimate, can also be a bit awkward, especially if one does not have much in common with them and one also has to try and keep the conversation going.

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  RHP User

  11 years ago

  I prefer to met them in a one on one situation. When there are lots of people around, I tend to try to entertain everybody. I do love the M and Gs though. I gives me a chance to use old material with a new crowd.

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  On_Safari

  11 years ago

  I don't need the extra activity to gain attention, it's a full time job just being me! Cheers 👍

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  RHP User

  11 years ago

  Any newbies to the site it is a great way to get started, no pressure and fun. Even though we love to meet one on one ect we wish we had gone to a meet and greet sooner;) - Posted from rhpmobile

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  RHP User

  11 years ago

  I've only been to one (in Melbourne) but it was great putting some real faces to the profiles and meeting others who aren't as active (if at all) in the forums. Being able to put some personality behind the otherwise anonymous posts really adds to the sense of community on RHP. Everyone I spoke to was very friendly and open and the conversations were definitely a bit different to those that you'd normally hear in a social environment ;) I'd recommend going to anyone on here as they're an easy way to meet people without any pressure and find others that can appreciate the situation you're in if it's a bit different to societal norms (e.g. open marriage, swingers, cuck/hot wife etc.). I'd love it if there were more meet and greets (not that I'd be able to make it to all of them) but understand the time and effort it takes the organisers (which is really appreciated).

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