Hey listeners, a couple of weeks ago, a lonely couple in Seattle wrote in wanting ideas on how to be more likable.

I think a lot of people are finding themselves in unfamiliar places and social situations these days.

And I thought I'd read back some of your thoughtful responses.

Lotus R wrote, Seattle is not the easiest place to create a warm social network.

It takes a very, very long time.

Geological time is the kind of time I am speaking of before people here will become close and warm,

compadres or comrades.

The people are not bad people, but rather a little slow to warm and a lot of repeat exposure is necessary.

Okay, let's some insight.

Thank you Lotus R. Dr. Lisa wrote, volunteer work is a great way to get out and positively interact.

Friendships will follow.

I like your style, Dr. Lisa.

Lindsay wrote and saying, get a dog.

Seattle is a dog friendly town, so it's easy.

Dogs force you to get out because you have to take your dog for walks and get them exercise.

Dogs are super friendly and they want to say hi to every other dog they see, so the dog will make the first move for you.

The dog parks in Seattle are awesome and full of friendly people taking their dogs to get some exercise.

That's great advice, but make sure you want a dog.

That's the one thing I will add to that is you can't just have a dog for socializing.

You have to really want the animal that you have, but it's all very great advice.

I think it probably applies outside of this Seattle area as well.

So thanks everyone for writing in.

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