Would it be weird to somewhat randomly text someone?

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I'm a freshman in college, and my last day of first semester is this Friday. I still don't know anyone, which tbh makes for a very lonely existence :(.

Most of my classes are online. In one of my classes, we have a group chat that we're supposed to use for groupwork, but we ended up not really doing any so everyone uses it for general banter about school and life and such. No one really knows anyone in person (... or maybe it's just me).

Anyhow, I've tried dropping an open invitation to get lunch/dinner (we're allowed to gather in groups of up to 3 in designated eating areas for under an hour) a few times (like, 3 or 4 now) but no one ever responds :(. I'm not sure if people are just shy, or if it's just that no one wants to hang out with me :/.

So, there's one kid in the chat, which I've never talked to directly, but he seems to share some of my interests and comes off as nice. I was thinking about just messaging him directly, but I don't want to come off as weird or make him uncomfortable. Would that be weird? What do I say?

Sorry if this is a dumb question. I'm awkward :/. It would just be nice to meet someone before spending my last couple days in solitude and then going home and being alone for the next few months.

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  • thepuppet
    3 years ago

    ive been at home/online for all my classes and i havent made any new connections either, which feels odd lol

    i'd say go for it. pretty sure no one would *mind*, but if he says no then don't take it as too personally as well. not too big of a deal in general

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  • SwickDinging
    3 years ago

    I would go for it. As long as you keep it casual and make sure it doesn't sound like you're asking them on a "date" I can't see it causing an issue. The worst they will do is say no. They are probably lonely too.

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