Making friends gets harder after school
Moving to a new city for work, finishing college, or simply working long hours can leave you with fewer people to talk to. Friends Chat is a relaxed room for exactly that: meeting people who are happy to chat, without any pressure for it to become anything more.
Many friendships that started here have moved on to years of daily conversation. They usually begin with something small, like a shared song or a complaint about Monday.
How to start a conversation
Say hello to the room and mention one thing about yourself: your city, what you are doing tonight, or the last film you watched. Questions are better than statements. If someone replies, click their nickname to talk privately.
Be patient. Some people are reading, some are typing slowly on phones. If the room is quiet, check back in a few minutes or try All India Chat, which is busiest in the evenings.
Friendship first, safety always
Keep personal details like your address, workplace and phone number to yourself until you truly know someone. Real friends will understand. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, use /ignore nickname and tell a moderator.
How to join Friends Chat
Pick a nickname
Type any name in the chat window. No email, phone number or password.
Say hello
You land in the room straight away. Say hi and mention where you are from.
Go private or go full screen
Tap a name to chat one-to-one, or open the full-screen chat for an app-like view.
Use the chat window at the top of this page. On a phone, open the full-screen chat for the most room to type.
Friends Chat is part of Cafe Chat's online chat rooms in India. Every room runs on the same ChatLife IRC network, so you can hop between them with /join or browse the full list of chat rooms.
Friends Chat FAQ
Is Friends Chat only for Indians?
Most people are from India, but anyone who wants friendly conversation is welcome.
Can I chat privately with a new friend?
Yes. Click or tap their nickname to open a private message window.
Is Friends Chat a dating room?
No. It is for friendship. If you are single and looking, try the Singles or Dating chat rooms.