I met a bunch of strangers from the Internet for tea, and it wasn't weird

It’s not uncommon for me to power through work, cram in a run and cook dinner before realizing I haven’t really connected with anyone that day.

I'm up to date with my Instagram feed and exchange banter with coworkers in between meetings, but some days I look back on the conversations I've had throughout the day and wish for something a bit more substantial. 

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The truth is, I’m often too busy to spend time getting to know more people. But I want to change that.

A close friend of mine who lives in Chicago recently told me about Tea With Strangers, a website founded by San Francisco-based Ankit Shah in May 2014. Tea with Strangers hosts two-hour meetups at cafes in 15 cities in the U.S. and one in Nairobi (soon to be 25 total), including Boston, New York and Seattle in the U.S. Participants can discuss anything from politics to romance for the duration. The conversation is led by a volunteer host, who also organizes the event. Read more...