• taladar@sh.itjust.works
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    10 months ago

    What is a “Third Place”? The only definition I know is as a place that is neither home nor work in an urban environment but that is less personal.

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      10 months ago

      Correct. They largely went away for various reasons but still feature heavily in media.
      OP is asking if you go to a place that is neither home nor work.

    • bionicjoey
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      10 months ago

      A place to regularly socialize that isn’t home or work. Ideally somewhere that you can reach within walking distance of one of those other two places.

  • Jackie's Fridge@lemmy.world
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    I am stressed out by groups of people and have some (not crippling) social anxiety. I tend to come home right after work as it’s my happy place. I don’t see the appeal of bars, libraries, etc as a Place To Be because I have my home (which is a privilege I am thrilled to be able to have) and bought one so that I can be there instead of out in an environment that isn’t mine.

    I do have a virtual third place if that counts - it’s a Discord server. The people there are friendly and I can always lurk or leave if I don’t want to socialise.

  • Nyssa Sylvatica@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Yes, I have a local wildlife refuge with a long gravel road that heads through the marsh. It’s my sunrise thinking spot. Occasionally run into people I know, but never planned.

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    10 months ago

    Sort of? Playing tabletop role-playing games is my go to, but that is either at a friend’s house or my house.

  • Servais@jlai.lu
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    10 months ago

    I have two: my neighborhood library, and a few bars. Depends if I’m in a reading or socializing mood

  • Conyak@lemmy.tf
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    10 months ago

    I don’t even have a second place anymore. I’ve been working from home for so long. I only interact with co-workers for ~15 minutes a day on zoom.