Solo in the city is guide on how to do things alone. I moved to a city four years ago where I didn't know a single person, and was forced to create/ find an inner circle, get familiar with my neighborhoods, and learn to do things by myself. I realized that this isn't second nature to everyone, so i started a how-to-guide on how to leave the house. We'll cover events, dates, dinners, sober events.. all sorts of things. If this you jam, I would love for you to join us, if this gives you hives but you're curious, welcome to Solo in the City.
Things to do Tuesdays, Solo in the City with Tiff in the Morning
Hi I’m Tiff of Tiff in the Morning on Kiss 1071 (heard weekdays 6-10a on iHeartRadio)
I do a lot of things alone…As someone whose lived solo in city of Cincy for 4 years I’ve got this down to a science. Join me for tips on how to enjoy experiences alone during various activities…
Tonight, I went to a comedy show/ dinner at OTR eatery at the DT Kroger. Its centrally located and the atmosphere lends itself to causal conversation, good food, and… grocery shopping if needed.
*Bonus tiff tip: grocery shopping is a great conversation starter.
For this type of setting my number one recommendation is to sit and chat with the bartender, its not groundbreaking, but it’s a great start. Bartenders who are not busy are often open to chatting, sharing recommendations, and will often bridge the gap to other people solo in the bar.
Easy questions to start:
-“What do you recommend on tap?”
-“What’s a typical night here look like?”
-“What else happens at this place, that I might like?”
My second recommendation is; If you find common ground with someone, exchange Instagram handles. This eliminated having to exchanges numbers with someone who you don’t really care about (yet.)
*Bonus Tiff tip: FOLLOW UP! That’s my secret sauce, if I meet you and we hit it off, I will reach out and DM within a day or two. I never wait for someone to come to me, its nothing personal, but people get caught in their busy schedules.
My final recommendation is… just do it. You usually wont regret the experience it , but its natural for your mind to talk you out of it. Our body literally protects us from things that are uncomfortable.
*bonus tiff tip: I usually tell myself “Stay for 30 mins tiff, then you can decide.”
Everything Cincy has loads of things to get you started .. she does all the research, so you don’t have too, then stop by Tiff in the Morning Tuesday 9:20 for tips of the week. Follow @thetiffpotter & @everythingcincy for more.
See the Instagram post below with my top 3 tips, and listen to the Tiff in the Morning episode for a more in depth look. ....