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I wish there were more public spaces for interacting with people that weren't bars. I'm not a fan of meeting new people being associated with drinking alcohol.

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Try a coffee place. If you do work/read in a coffee place, it is easy to interact with other folks that are doing the same.

Basically: Say, hi... what are your reading, working on...etc...

99% of my interactions this way have been positive

Coffee shops are indeed perfect. Low commitment, public, not weird to meet during the day, usually fun relaxed vibe. I do all my first meets there and its always well received.

I wasn't looking for relationship advice. I'm saying I don't like how meeting people is associated with alcohol.

If you're comfortable with small talk you can interact with people even at super markets. Other than that, the best places for socializing in my experience are various classes where people learn a skill. Cooking lessons are the prime example.

Lots of social clubs are built around sports, pseudo-sports and activities. You get to have fun doing something you like and also meet someone you've already got something in common

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