A friend says they have no hobbies and feel a bit bored. What advice would you give them?

A natural way to answer

I'd suggest they try out a few different activities without worrying about being good at them. It helps to ease into something gently rather than committing straight away. Mostly, I'd encourage them to get out there and meet people while they're at it.

Key phrases to use

• try out — to test or experiment with something to see if you like it“I want to try out a few classes before I commit.”
• ease into — to start doing something slowly and gently, without rushing“I like to ease into my mornings with a slow coffee.”
• get out there — to be active socially or in the world, instead of staying home“If you want new friends, you have to get out there.”