You'd Be Happier Living Closer to Friends. Why Don't You?

Re:You'd Be Happier Living Closer to Friends. Why Don't You? by nicbou on Tuesday April 18, 2023 @12:20PM (#35616065)

I'm saying that most of Europe has access to such spaces, and that they serve an important purpose. It's a good place for loosely planned social encounters. Whether or not you personally like them is irrelevant.

> And if you're in a crowded cafe watching a famous person

You can go to another café

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Re:You'd Be Happier Living Closer to Friends. Why Don't You? by mantas on Tuesday April 18, 2023 @03:17PM (#35618665)

Born, raised and living in Europe, it seems to me to be a myth of days long gone. I love the idea in theory. But I just don’t see it playing out in real life. They do play a role. But I do see similar, if not better, scenarios happening in different settings.

Another cafe wouldn’t have that famous person though. Which is fine. Just saying that many real life interactions ain’t deep 1-on-1 conversations.

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