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Re:A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, researc... by hn_throwaway_99 on Tuesday May 21, 2019 @02:14PM (#19973016)
Totally agree with this. As an American, I really came to envy "pub culture" of the UK and how much of an integral part of socialization that it is.
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Re:A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, researc... by loblollyboy on Tuesday May 21, 2019 @03:35PM (#19973991)
Except when there's 10+ hours of footy on Sat and Sunday, then meeting up with all your rowdy mates for some Monday Night Football, taking it back to the continent Tuesday-Thursday before ringing in the long week with [Corporate Sponsor] Cup Final on Friday.
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Re:A Solution for Loneliness: Get out and volunteer, researc... by seppin on Tuesday May 21, 2019 @08:11PM (#19976455)
There is a lack of a third place in American society.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_place

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