Take the initiative, introduce yourself. Chances are you'll end up doing some sightseeing together. F ind a female-friendly restaurant you like and keep going back. Once the staff gets to know you, they'll look forward to chatting with you, time and time again. Some of my best shopping tips came from a waitress in Munich and for three days in San Francisco my waiter became a dedicated jogging partner.
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In Paris, Chef Sue Young offers half- day French cooking classes. At noon, tables are set, wine is poured and the women that cook together, dine together. The food is superb and so is the conversation. V isit the local university. Academic bulletin boards are a tremendous source of cultural happenings.