First meeting with a penpal-need advices

Hey People!

I really would like to meet a penpal for the first time. I know him for more than a year. But I don't know what we could do together, or where it has to be. When we meet, we would spend one day together.
Are there important rules or examples you can give me?
Maybe you made this experience and can help me. I am sooo confused

I am curious about your answers 🙂
Thanks

Depends on where you meet. If this your city and he doesn't, you can show him around vice-versa. If you will meet in a city that you both know, you can have a coffee together, eat sth, go to a museum, if there is any activity nearby join together.

But personally I would prefer public places for sure -just in case-

I once went to my penpals hometown (a big town) to meet him there. We went into a cafe, ate something there and just walked around and talked. Fortunately it was a very realxed environment and a great experience to see the person you were writing to for so long in person.

So don‘t be afraid or confuesd, it‘ll usually always ends up good!

Is he or she from another country? Show him interesting places in your town. I think it. S a great experience, I. D like to have the same sometimes. I. M sure you. Ll have a great time

Thank you for your nice answers! 🙂 I have another Question too: Would or did you meet your penpal alone at first or with a friend? Because there are some People who say: Don't meet a foreign friend alone, it could be dangerous

I've met around 20/30 people from penpal. At first I always used to Skype with them just to see if they're really the person saying who they are. After that I just waited for a good conversation till we meet up. I mostly go to a crowded place at first, just to see if they're really the person saying who they are. And then just hang out, but still at a place where more people are. After that's all fine it's just okay to do whatever you like. And In case you're not really confident just always tell someone where you going and try to text them in between.

I hope you'll have a good experience 🙂

Well, it depends on how much you know about this penpal and how much trust you have in him.But if you are really not sure , meeting your penpal with your friend is fine. To be cautious is better to be endangered.

@Bartl Thank you 🙂
@Jasonthefirst yes you are right!

Dont over think it. I have met people who speak my language and those that don't, just go with the flow, meet in a public place and go from there, you should have an understanding of each other and what each other likes, my Japanese friend took me to a festival of life and a castle it was really nice.

True. But it's really hard to ask because everything can change after a real meeting. It's creepy

True. But it's really hard to ask because everything can change after a real meeting. It's creepy

Just go with the flow it's not a date, you are friends, just hang out, talk, maybe go to a fast food place for some food and then walk around and show them the area.