
Begin with places you already visit
University common areas, cafés, cultural programs, public events and neighborhood walks create shared context. Start with an activity you genuinely enjoy. Repeated, low-pressure contact is often easier than trying to meet everyone at once. Choose a setting that feels comfortable and public.
Choose a low-pressure opening
A simple question about a shared class, book, performance or local place gives someone a clear way to join—or decline. Pay attention to their response. Short answers, turning away or saying no are boundaries. Do not follow someone or pressure them to share contact details.
Keep first meetings comfortable
Choose a public place and a time that works for both people. Tell someone you trust where you are going and keep your own way home. Leave if the interaction no longer feels right. DOS is beginning with an early local focus in Iași; nearby profiles cannot guarantee a match or another person’s intentions.