How to Meet New People at a Bingo Event - Durham

This online session explores how to meet new people at a bingo event, with a special focus for our Durham community. Whether you enjoy games at a local Durham hall or play online, it can be challenging to connect in a fast-paced environment. It's easy to feel stuck, focusing only on your cards. This talk is designed to provide you with simple, low-pressure strategies to make any bingo outing—virtual or in-person around Durham—more social and enjoyable.

We will explore the importance of small actions that make a big difference, even in an online setting. You will get insights on how logging into a virtual game a few minutes early can create opportunities for conversation before the calling starts. We will also discuss digital positioning. Choosing to be active in the chat, rather than staying silent, can significantly increase your chances of interaction. It’s about making yourself approachable from the very beginning, a skill you can use in online games or at your next visit to a Durham bingo night.

You will learn about conversation starters that are natural and relevant to the setting. Instead of generic questions, we focus on simple observations about the game, the virtual daubers, or the shared excitement of a near-win. These contextual openers feel less forced and can lead to a friendly chat. The goal is to understand how to use the shared activity as a bridge for connection.

In this talk, you will discover more about:

• Simple techniques for breaking the ice before the first number is called online.
• Using the breaks between games effectively for brief, friendly chats in a digital space.
• Understanding approachable online etiquette that signals you are open to conversation.
• How to turn a simple game of bingo into a chance to meet new people from Durham and beyond.

By the end of this online talk, you will have a clear understanding of practical methods for socializing at bingo. While designed with the Durham community in mind, these insights are valuable for anyone, anywhere in the world. The focus is on building confidence through simple, actionable steps that you can use immediately in your next online or local bingo game.