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[-] fibojoly@sh.itjust.works 37 points 4 hours ago

Ireland is the only place where pubs are actual genuine places to meet and chat with strangers. And even then it can be difficult. Came back to France after 13 years and I was just flabbergasted at the difference. Everyone is out with their little group and no one seems to talk with anyone outside that little sphere. Only spot where it's socially acceptable to engage strangers is the counter itself and that's about it; and if you do it feels like you're a freak, honestly. I tried a few times to just meet people that way, and gave up.

Only way that worked for me was joining a hobby or sport or some other group like that. Volleyball got me a job within like two weeks of joining! Couchsurfing got me great friends, girlfriends and eventually my wife.

[-] Wandering_jaguar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

America in general has become just a hostile place to live and interact in. I think people really underestimate how detrimental to ones mental health living in a country that allows people to own guns is and it's a rl big tragedy. I think it's the biggest difference between u.s and other countries and it shows culturally. If we got rid of all guns in the U.S. we would probably win the world cup and no one would even come close.

[-] Letstakealook@lemm.ee -1 points 49 minutes ago

To be clear... you're afraid to talk to people because guns exist? If this is true, you may need to speak to someone about this professionally.

[-] TexMexBazooka@lemm.ee 9 points 4 hours ago

Idk, I’ve made lots of friends at bars and pubs in the US

[-] fibojoly@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 hour ago

That's good to hear!

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