i make a lot of new friends just by being genuinely interested in what other people are hype about! if youโre out for drinks, learning someoneโs go-to drink can open up a whole conversation / revelation about them to connect to. you can also plan activities that make those discussions more likely: go to a museum and plan to go to the exhibits that each person most wants to see, visit a farmers market or flea market to shop, etc. most people are happy to meet new people and want to have a good time, so good luck and have fun!