A new face

I still have trouble grasping the idea that some people actually go to bars for the sole purpose of socializing. They seem like awful places to really talk with people, having all that background noise and music seems like a massive distraction. I enjoy bars for different reasons: I just like to grab a strong drink or two, sit in a comfy spot and soak in the atmosphere like a plant in the sun. And when I do bring friends to bars, I try to make sure its during off hours.

Oh, my drink? Right, I'll take a long island please.

A little about me: I'm a recent comp sci M.S. grad who's torn between figuring out his future and wanting to enjoy the free time I got now. I've been trying to rediscover what it is about computer science I enjoy, and I realized that I treat it more like an art than a science. It's part of what drew me to the indienet, and I think its got potential to help me answer that question better. I'm not sure what my plans are for this place beyond that, but I don't think I need any. I'll contribute when I can, pleased to meet you all. :peace_sign:

lacklustre_saint

Oh, my drink? Right, I'll take a long island please.

I'll go with plantation rum, neat please.

beefox

treating it like an art is imo the best way to treat it. if you do it not in an artistic way it becomes tedious and boring, but an art, a puzzle, then its fun and expressive

starbreaker

I still have trouble grasping the idea that some people actually go to bars for the sole purpose of socializing.

You've got to find the right sort of place.

I've found that a lot of bars in the US aren't good for socializing, but a pub can be conducive to conversation over good food as long as you're not too close to the bar.

halcy0n

You reminded me there's a board game bar I've wanted to take someone to for a long time, so thanks for that. I've also found that speakeasies are generally a bit better than normal bars since they tend to be more secluded by design, though they're just as chaotic as bars can be during peak hours. :/