As people around the world had to stay indoors due to community restrictions, everything went virtual. And as the boundaries from work, school, and home narrowed down, people are constantly getting busy - it is easier to forget to stay in touch with friends. Thanks to the biggest technological advancement aka the Internet, catching up with friends are now made easy. With apps and platforms developed for virtual conferences, what better way to use these apps is to get creative in planning virtual hangout sessions. And if you are still on the look for an idea, here are some ways on how to catch up with friends virtually.
Video Calls
One of the easiest virtual hangout sessions is simply video calls. It allows you to catch up with friends without too much hassle. Catching up about your recent life update such as your newly bought ready for an occupancy condo unit, a new hobby you ventured in, or what’s your latest binge-worthy recommendation. You can catch up with apps such as Viber, FaceTime, FB Messenger, and other similar apps, you can share moments and events instantly over the internet. You can also use these apps as a live stream for those who are not able to access the app – those who are busy at work can receive messages whenever they have cellular connectivity available.
Game Nights
Ever play online games with friends? These are probably the most popular way to catch up. With most of us using consoles, game nights do not only give us fun but also allow us to connect with friends. Although most of these games are designed for a single player, if you plan with your friends to make it multi-player; there is no need for any remote players because it is more fun when you can interact together in different ways. But if you don't have a console device, there are a lot of free online games you can play with your friends.
Live Streaming Events
One way to make your virtual hangout sessions more memorable is by watching popular events or shows together with friends. Live streaming sites allow users to watch TV shows, sports matches, concerts, and other events while communicating with each other at the same time. You can attend movie screenings, or event watch pageants, and such that will create discussion within your friend group.
Virtual Parties
Hosting events such as birthday parties or holiday-themed parties such as Halloween and Christmas parties are possible virtually. You can use Pinterest for ideas and themes, plan the event with Pro Party Planner, and use Discord as the main platform for the event. Plan dates and times that will be convenient for everyone. You can also include raffles and prizes for activities. You can create a photo booth as an activity - an online photo booth is an easy way to create videos and post them online. Upload pre-recorded photos from phone cameras, Instagram, Facebook, or even Viber. You can insert photos from different sources that will surely stimulate talk about memories from the past.
Movie Marathon
Catching a movie with friends is a tradition that you can continue virtually. You can stream a movie from anywhere and watch it together at the same time on the same virtual couch. If you want to be more inventive, you can use Vudu or Netflix to get together and discuss the movie while watching together. With online movie apps or websites, catching up has never been easier.
Virtual Dinner Dates
Get together with friends by having dinner virtually. Although it is not as exciting as the real deal, you can still have a great experience together. Convert your dinner table to a virtual one - make a profile for your dinner table and invite friends. With a live stream of your dinner table, friends need not travel long distances. On the other hand, you can see how their lives have been going on with other friends as well as shared interests.
Host Trivia Nights
Friends would play trivia games such as lots of questions and answers to see who knows the most. This is an activity that feels like playing around but is actually good for you. This is because it helps your brain to strengthen your memory and other cognitive tasks. What's more interesting about it is this - this is a thing that you can do virtually while maintaining a connection with others even when you are at different places.
Stream Music Together
If you love the idea of an old-fashioned radio show, a stream music night can do the trick! Get a group of friends together to play their favorite songs from different artists. For example, on Spotify, you can now create a joint playlist and listen to it simultaneously. You can invite friends with music streaming apps that let you broadcast with your smartphone or laptop.
Virtual House Tours
Friends can get curious about how your place looks like. You can plan a virtual tour of your room or your favorite spot in your home. By showing off your condo design, there's a big chance you can influence your friends to get that aesthetic look for their room or inspire them to a DIY session as a future activity for all of you.
Take a Virtual Skill Class with Friends
If there's someone in your group who is really good at something, why not learn it together? You can take pictures and videos of how your friends can do what they're experts at. This way, you can exchange ideas and learn something new. If you're feeling eager to share what you know or to learn more about what your friends are experts at, then this is the perfect virtual hangout session for you.
While not as costly as real-life trips with friends, virtual hang-out sessions allow people to connect with each other even when they are far away from each other. All these activities within the comfort of home, whether you’re in a rent-to-own condo unit or in your parents’ residential home. With these ideas, it is almost effortless for people to catch up with their friends - all you need is the right platform for the job.
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