GOkonnect is based on 'Gokon', a Japanese concept for group socialising and dating.

Why use GOkonnect?

1) you can meet other members as well as their friends, while you are accompanied by your friends - so it's safe and friendly; or you can just meet new friends!

2) if you are new to town GOkonnect can help you start your social network! By the way, welcome!!

3) easy to organise, simply follow the steps set out in 'how to organise a Gokon' below

4) you could also explore your city's great places to socialise, drink and dine at the same time!

Overall, GOkonnect will help plan your next social event to connect with other users of GOkonnect!

Here is a quick guide on how Gokonnect group events work, and some tips and etiquettes.

How to organise a Gokonnect event

An outing to meet other members in a safe and friendly manner cannot be made any easier with GOkonnect. Simply follow the steps below and you'll be making connections in no time!

1) search for a GOkonnect member you would like to get to know

2) send a message to the member to organise a day and time you are both available

3) select a suitable venue that is comfortable and safe for both parties to chat

4) each of you invite other friends and members that would also be available on that day for a social outing

5) Go out and connect with new friends!

OR

Create an event on GOkonnect and wait for other members to join.

OR

Simply search for an event on GOkonnect you are interested in and Join!

Venue Booking

You are responsible for booking the restaurant or venue when you create an event.

Once you have created an event and have booked for the venue, you can update the booking name by going to events > your events > edit event. please fill in the booking name here.

Please ensure booking times are upated and notify the restaurant or venue if there is any cancellation.

Event Time Restrictions

We recommend that you select a time from 9am-9pm.

Please avoid odd times that may compromise safety.

Appropriate Venues

Please make sure the venue is safe and suitable for socialising.

We suggest restaurants and cafes as a place for meeting or somewhere not too noisy, e.g. avoid places such as clubs and discos.

Be Punctual and Polite

This point is self explanatory!

Don't forget to introduce yourself when you meet other members!  Introduce yourself on:

- Name, and nickname

- Occupation

- Age

- Hobbies and interests

For additional pointers, go to this link.

Safety Tips

Please exercise the standard precautions when meeting new friends and look after and take care of your friends.  That's what friends are for!

Do not give out personal details, perhaps until you have met the other person and feel comfortable with them.  Examples of personal information include:

- Address

- Telephone numbers

- Workplace

- Email address

- Credit card numbers

- Bank details

- Passwords

- Or any other information which could identify who you are or where you live and work.

People you meet on the website may not be who they claim to be.

If arranging to meet someone, do so in a busy place, and not too late at night, until you are satisfied about the other person’s identity.  Tell your other friends where you are going and who you are about to meet.

If you feel unsure about someone, trust your instincts.

Paying Etiquette

Each person should fairly share the cost of the total bill for the Gokonnect event.  Try to pay for what you order/consume as best you could.