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Just back from Dublin and "pub culture" there is honestly really refreshing and laudable. Crowds were multigenerational, everyone was talking and (cliche coming) "no one was on their phone"

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Yes exactly! I love a good no-TV, minimal-phone use bar

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Jan 23Liked by Rachdele

Nothing has improved my social well-being quite as much as making turning my local arthouse movie theater into my functional living room (and also becoming a regular at the pizzeria across the street). I am friendly, if not friends, with all the staff, and there is a constant rotation of volunteers giving chances to meet new people each time I go. Went 200 times last year, and may well match that number this year!

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Wow! That's incredible. I'm a big fan of the Roxie, too, in SF

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Jan 17Liked by Rachdele

Great post!

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Jan 17Liked by Rachdele

As I read this I couldn’t help but think about how much I love it when people cancel plans with me.

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There is a particular relief for sure! Haha

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Great post! I agree that social media is making us less social- the illusion of friendship versus real friendship. I hope we can bring back complimenting strangers shoes!

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Thanks for this

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*Chef’s kiss*

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i visited a friend a town over and halfway through the drive i almost bailed but didnt!

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ugh Rachellllllllll

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