Why is it so hard to have a social life in Hungary ?

JujuCherry wrote:

.... Please guys, I want to know how you deal with this situation ( If you are actually concerned)and how to solve this problem. Or maybe you've gone through it and you have found your way socially speaking. I would eventually need to meet new people :-)

Have a good one guys!

Ju

You could always get married and have kids. Then you'll never have enough time for a social life.

I think Hungary is very closed to outsiders to the point of it being a club.  There is this thing in which they seem to see themselves as being special-i have been all over Eastern Europe such as Poland or even Slovakia and i can immedialey feel the difference and i meet people immediately.  perhaps shoot me a line...

I really dont think it is hard to make friends here. I have been here 2 months and made many. Granted, a lot of them are students and are leaving soon but have also made some hungarian friends. Every Hungarian I have met are very friendly and welcoming. I found the best way was in small bars and just have a chat with people. Im not a person with a lot of confidece but just get yourself out the a meet new people. Also, if your a sporty person, we have a group and we play basketball every week. I will be posting about it on the networking section so keep and eye out. every one is welcome.

artony wrote:

There is this thing in which they seem to see themselves as being special-i

This is the part I approve of: yes, we do.
But most people are curious, open and welcoming. You must have had bad luck so far, just keep trying with different company:-)

Maybe its just me than because i come from england and we are not so warm and friendly or maybe were are and im just not aware but I was worried about making friends when i moved here and have not had a problem so far. i really like everyone i have met and have felt really welcome

It is best not to generalise as Budapest is not the same as the rest of Hungary. I know there is less of a community spirit there than in other places but I would have thought there were plenty of opportunities for making friends. Sites like this forum, the Hungary Expats Facebook group, Couchsurfing etc are useful for finding out about events or organising your own.

We live at the Lake Balaton and have few friends.

Hi Ju,

I'm not from Hungary but have found a wealth in friends by joining ceroc.hu. Its a fun social dance class and the members usually dance, and hang out together. if interested, the last one for the year is on 8 Dec. You can get more details on facebook.com/ceroc.hu. Everyone speaks in English as well.

Best

Steve

Surely the gatherings are just to initially meet people. You can then exchange phone numbers etc and organise further socialising with the people you like.

fidobsa wrote:

Surely the gatherings are just to initially meet people. You can then exchange phone numbers etc and organise further socialising with the people you like.

It really helps if any gatherings are more than drinking coffee and chatting. Shared experiences (activities) really help to bind people together.

One vehicle which is worth exploring is the Hash House Harriers (aka drinking club with a running problem). It's totally informal. I've joined the Hash in several countries - Azerbaijan, Egypt, Kosovo etc - and it's always been a good way to break the ice with people and make contacts. One doesn't have to run or drink to enjoy it (there's always an alternative walking route and non-alcoholic drinks at the end and sometimes dinner as a follow on). I've found that just turning up at the pre-arranged spot (check various Hash web sites to find the Hashmaster/Mismanagement) usually brings 10-20 people of all types ready to share all sorts....and it's healthy fresh air walking too! You can turn up once or turn up every week. It never costs more than a few Euros. Worth a thought.

we got out to local pubs and i talk to everyone even had the post office in hysterics ours is quite a small town but the more you go out the more people remeber you ...try searching your area for people on FB thats a good start