I’m in the process of doing the above and would like to hear about your experience. Were there any surprises? What was as you expected?

  • Stern@lemmy.world
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    The selection shrinks… on everything. 30 beers on tap at that nice brewhouse becomes 3 at the local watering hole. 20 different unique restaraunts becomes a subway and a chinese place. Groceries? Sure, enjoy your walmart and dollar general.

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      Bar culture is a waste of money anyways.

      You can get more variety at a cheaper price from grocery stores. It doesn’t make sense to pay more money to drink at a bar with people who you’re not close enough to visit each other’s homes.

      Anyone who spends $7 on a shot when an entire bottle costs $12 isn’t using their brain.

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          Yeah, I’m a pretty cheap person, but I don’t go to a bar to save money, I go to relax and socialize.

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          If you’re not living a boring life, then you should naturally come across plenty of different people with plenty of different opportunities to make connections.

          “Meeting people at the grocery store” is a lazy and ignorant excuse to justify going to bars. If you think those are your only two options, then you’re the problem and I pity anyone who gets caught in your web.

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        I was with you until you said grocery store beer. No selection at grocery stores in my area unless you want a lager.

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          13 hours ago

          I’m mostly referring to liquor because it’s the most economical way to get drunk.

          My local Walmart has a decent selection of beers, but I’ve been to HEBs that have entire sections devoted to craft beers. It may depend on the grocery store in question.

          You can still get a better selection at a cheaper price at liquor stores than bars.