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[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Uh, we call those bars in the USA. Not a big help if you're under 21, I know, but if someone is motivated, they can find places to socialize with other motivated individuals. And turn the fucking phone off.

Edit: It's amazing, and sad, that I'm telling you exactly how people used to find social interaction before the Internet, and I'm getting downvoted. You people are doing this to yourselves.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Bars aren't really a great solution. Alcohol has a number of downsides. They're expensive. They're often loud.

It would be cool if we had a wider variety of third places.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I might drink alcohol maybe one in a dozen-or-so times I visit a bar. Europeans visit taverns and pubs just like visitting any other restaurant. It would be cool if more Americans had a healthier relationship with alcohol, instead of living like there's nothing between permanent and/or total inebriation, versus absolute sobriety.