(英会話リスニングスクリプト)
I often hear single friends and colleagues
complaining that they never meet anyone new.
They often say that they have a limited
circle of friends and only rarely meet different people
socially.
They seem to view this as a major obstacle,
one which they are powerless to fight against, but I often
wonder how true this really is.
If I were a woman who wanted to meet a man,
I would join a martial arts class.
Judo classes, for example, are full of pleasant,
physically-fit men.
At the same time as meeting new people,
I would be able to get fit, develop self-confidence and
learn how to defend myself.
Even if I didn't find a boyfriend, it wouldn't
matter!
Or I might attend an evening course in car
maintenance.
These courses are mostly attended by men
who are interested in being able to maintain and fix their
cars themselves.
That would be a good place to meet a nice
young man!
If I were a man looking for a girlfriend,
I would join a language school.
Language schools are full of intelligent,
lively women and, at the same time as making new friends
I would be able to develop my language skills.
It would be a good place to meet interesting
people who are interested in world cultures and travel.
Or I might try a gardening course or cooking
class.
They might also be good places to meet interesting
women.
Hiking trips or outdoor sports events are
also good for meeting different people.
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