Guilds have different ways of operating. Some have a social time either before or after the meeting, and others don't. Almost all of them have show and tell, which is usually the most popular activity. Most have a short business meeting. The size of the guild has a lot to do with whether you will be recognized as a new member. I also belong to both large and small guilds, and I enjoy each for different reasons. You may not feel that you are welcome at first in a large guild, but it is not because the other members are unfriendly - it is just that there are so many members that they don't know them all, and they may not even realize that you are new. In a smaller guild, the members will probably try to make you feel at home, but remember that they may also be shy. I hope you have a good experience at your first meeting. But if you don't, then give it several more tries and you're sure to make friends and enjoy going.