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Why it is worth moving to Frankfurt (and not to Berlin)

Frankfurt

● In Frankfurt people still walk around relaxed, look around and take their time. Despite the lively hustle and bustle in the Westend, Bahnhofsviertel or Opernplatz, they don't seem stressed, but rather perfectly balanced. The almost annoying hipster appearance finds just as few imitators here as the practiced tunnel vision, eyes fixed straight ahead.

● The fashionable appearance of the people of Frankfurt would be described as well-balanced: stylish and still cool. The people are like the city itself – dynamic, international, vibrant and stylish.

Another plus point: You don't have to worry about a wild cyclist hitting you or hitting you when you cross the street.

● “I’m on the guest list”. Before a club night, you don't have to go through all of your contacts so you can casually stroll past the line that you might otherwise have to stand in for two to three hours. Relax with friends or on the banks of the Main, pick one up and then head to the club, without having to dress in black and wait until 3 a.m. until it's legal to go. Doesn't that sound wonderful?

● The nights are shorter – yes, that can be an advantage. If you're not partying Friday through Saturday lunchtime, you can actually enjoy the weekend and use it to recover from the week and do what you otherwise don't have the time for. You get more out of your weekend.

● Instead of the usual Vietnamese restaurant that offers innovative dishes like glass noodle salad and sweet potato tofu curry, there is a whole range of international restaurants and pubs in Frankfurt with really good home cooking. Add an Äppelwoi and you'll be completely happy.

● Want to pick someone up from the train station, buy clothes or visit friends in less than 45 minutes? Easy. Around the corner is not just literally around the corner. The many skyscrapers make the city appear larger than it actually is. In truth, everything is quite concentrated and if you don't feel like walking, a taxi will take you to another part of the city in 15 minutes.

● No fashion week – yes, that is actually an advantage. Wanna be influencers, laughed out PR people, coked up hipsters who are currently working on a “dope project, but can’t reveal more yet, bro”. They're all looking for the next afterparty, just to score free drinks, of course. As if paying for your drinks is frowned upon?!
Networking, talking about the actual reason for the events/events or even about sustainable fashion trends? – “I'm crazy, I'm crazy, now pass over my free G&T.” In any case, you won't find any really important or international people there.

And if all that wasn't reason enough to move to Frankfurt, the airport certainly is.

Download the con.tact app now and get to know like-minded people with whom you can experience Frankfurt offline.

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How you can find new friends in every city

“So, where have you lived?” What was unimaginable for our parents' generation is now commonplace, if not essential, for us: frequently changing where we live. The reasons for moving to another city, or even another country, are varied and yet similar. But hand on heart, how many good friends do you make if you live multi-locally and constantly meet new people? If you know how, it's not that difficult to find new friends in any city.

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con.tact – the app for when you are traveling (alone).

“The further I travel, the closer I get to myself” – Andrew McCarthy
Traveling has become an integral part of our lives and many people end up in a foreign country for three to twelve months. The reasons for this are simple: quitting your job, burnout, finishing your studies or to find yourself again. And because one of the best things about it is making new acquaintances, we'll show you how you can easily meet people on your travels who you'll want to stay in touch with afterwards.

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5 tips on how to make new friends and expand your network

Finding friends is not that easy when you no longer meet the same people every day in the schoolyard or at university. And in the end, you never see the stranger who, after three hours of deep talk through the cigarette smoke in the pub, you declare to be your best friend, with whom you “definitely meet for a beer every day”. again. So let's be honest - finding the right friends doesn't become less important as the years go by, but it does become increasingly difficult. Especially in a world in which social life is increasingly digital and people rarely stay in one place for long. That's why our professionals have come up with five tips that will make it easy for you to get to know new people.

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How you can find new friends in every city

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You have a new job, are being sent to another location for a project, are starting a course of study or simply need a change of scenery.

Our striving for freedom, self-realization and an unconventional lifestyle have long since replaced the traditional values of our parents.

Book a flight on your cell phone, find your apartment on the way to the airport and take part in meetings on your laptop from anywhere and at any time, no matter where the rest of the team is.

Digital technologies and a globally networked infrastructure allow us to hop from one place to the next quickly and flexibly. Unfortunately, what often falls by the wayside are long-term friendships.

And although social networks already imply what they are there for, in the end you only connect with people you already know, friends of friends, or receive requests from creepy strangers and fake profiles.
At con.tact we believe that shared experiences, similar interests and passions create the basis for friendship. No matter what continent you are on.

That's why we designed our app so that you can quickly, easily and safely meet the people who share exactly these things with you.
You just have to actively search and invest some time. It is well known that twiddling your thumbs and waiting brings little benefit.

● Build self-confidence – People notice when you are at peace with yourself. Think about what you like about yourself.

● Find your passion – take language or cooking courses, go to bookstores, cafés or gyms.

● Nothing ventured, nothing gained: If a meeting doesn't result in friendship, it's trying, not losing. Giving up is for losers.

● Ask questions – a listening ear and interested questions can pave the way for new friendships.

● Be yourself - and you will find the friends who appreciate you as a person.

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Traveling has become an integral part of our lives and many people end up in a foreign country for three to twelve months. The reasons for this are simple: quitting your job, burnout, finishing your studies or to find yourself again. And because one of the best things about it is making new acquaintances, we'll show you how you can easily meet people on your travels who you'll want to stay in touch with afterwards.

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5 tips on how to make new friends and expand your network

Finding friends is not that easy when you no longer meet the same people every day in the schoolyard or at university. And in the end, you never see the stranger who, after three hours of deep talk through the cigarette smoke in the pub, you declare to be your best friend, with whom you “definitely meet for a beer every day”. again. So let's be honest - finding the right friends doesn't become less important as the years go by, but it does become increasingly difficult. Especially in a world in which social life is increasingly digital and people rarely stay in one place for long. That's why our professionals have come up with five tips that will make it easy for you to get to know new people.

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con.tact – the app for when you are traveling (alone).

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Our content creator recently traveled alone through South America for four months and experienced all sorts of crazy things, discovered beautiful places and, above all, had encounters that will have a lasting impact on her.

We asked her what is important when traveling (alone) and how to meet people with whom you don't just want to meet for a single vino, but who represent real value add to your life in the long term.

  1. Book into hostels! Logically, a hostel is not a hotel and you have to make minor compromises when it comes to comfort. In addition to the significantly lower price, you can meet a lot of like-minded people from all over the world, with whom you can sometimes even travel further and who can give you insights for your next travel destinations and tours.
  2. Before you go out to dinner with someone just to avoid sitting at the table alone, jump over your shadow and be your own date. Not only can people watching be pretty entertaining, but the food tastes better when you're not being talked to by someone who doesn't share anything in common with you. You will also gain self-confidence. It's not uncommon for you to end up at a table with people who feel the same way or who are simply celebrating the fact that you dare to go to the restaurant alone.
  3. Free walking tours are offered in almost every major city. Not only will you learn interesting insights about the place and its cultural and political background, the tours are really ideal for getting to know new people.

With con.tact you finally have the opportunity to easily find people who have common interests and enrich your trip.

So pack your backpack and do the things you love. Maybe one of your con.tacts has similar goals.

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First contact, then do: This is how networking works in 2022

Networking

Networking is key. Almost everyone can benefit from an international, well-developed network. Relevant relationships can not only simplify the search for a new job, but also efficiently expand your professional knowledge. In addition, information and insights are often passed on within closed circles.

To get into such circles and capitalize on your social capital, you need networking skills. The most important characteristics include an open mindset, a self-confident demeanor, a good dose of extroversion, authenticity and knowledge of people.

But where and how do you get in touch with the right people? A little tip: Existing platforms have long been outdated and are used more as job exchanges or for marketing purposes. However, when it comes to quality networking, they are becoming increasingly irrelevant.

We didn't just develop con.tact to make friends. We want to enable you to specifically expand your professional network and simplify access to relevant contacts such as co-founders, investors or mentors.

Everything in a contemporary app that you can download here.

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Finding friends is not that easy when you no longer meet the same people every day in the schoolyard or at university. And in the end, you never see the stranger who, after three hours of deep talk through the cigarette smoke in the pub, you declare to be your best friend, with whom you “definitely meet for a beer every day”. again. So let's be honest - finding the right friends doesn't become less important as the years go by, but it does become increasingly difficult. Especially in a world in which social life is increasingly digital and people rarely stay in one place for long. That's why our professionals have come up with five tips that will make it easy for you to get to know new people.

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5 tips on how to find new/the right friends and expand your network

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Moving to a new city for work or study? Pack your backpack and travel to foreign countries? Or make the world your office as a digital nomad?

There are a thousand and one reasons why we always want to break out of our comfort zone and why we are geographically drawn to places where we are not currently. A place is usually only as beautiful as the people we meet. Whether the experiences you have during this time are positive or negative depends heavily on the people you surround yourself with.

And at the latest in your job, you will notice that the right social contacts not only create personal added value for you, but can also open one or two doors professionally.

To make it easier for you to find these people, we have put together some tips for you.

New hobby – new circle of friends

Commonalities connect and it's easier to start a conversation with someone who shares our interests.

Whether it's sport, art, music, food or lifestyle: hobbies offer us a balance to our job and help reduce stress. At the same time, clubs and courses offer us the opportunity to get to know people outside of our circle of acquaintances and thus not only expand our horizons, but also our network - perhaps even deepen an as yet unexplored passion.

New in town and no one to hang out with? Organize a get-together!

Imagine the following situation: You are in a city where you don't know anyone yet. It's Friday and the evening is too good to spend alone in the apartment, let alone with a dating app acquaintance who shares nothing in common with you other than their free time.

How nice would it be at a time like this to receive an invitation to a get-together with people who are in a similar situation?
A shared dinner, game night or living room concert breaks the ice and makes it easier to find friends, socialize and network.

Play Cupid yourself

Do you have friends in another city where a friend is currently moving? Connect the two together! This means that the person who has moved here immediately has a place to go to make new contacts and develop a new circle of friends. What has long been practiced when looking for a partner makes just as sense for friendships. Conversely, your friends will also want to help you. One hand washes the other.

On repeat – visit the same places more than once!

Is there a place where you feel really comfortable? Whether it's a café, restaurant, museum, park or fitness studio - on your next visits, pay attention to people you've already seen there, be brave and talk to them. You already have a topic to talk about and in the worst case scenario you just have a nice conversation.

Find new friends online? The right people are at con.tact!

“Because everything happens so quickly and we move from one city to another, because we are uprooted people and transients, we no longer really have time for interpersonal relationships.”
— Anaïs Nin American writer

Not only is the search for a partner increasingly taking place online, but also the search for social relationships. There is a whole range of apps that want to help you find what you are looking for; Be it a partner, friend or business partner, ideally everything in one app.
Many of us are probably familiar with what this entails. You invest valuable time only to realize that somehow it doesn't work out.

For this reason we launched con.tact.
We bring you together online with the people who also suit you offline. No matter where you are in the world, on con.tact you will find encounters that last.

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