Recent comments in /f/CambridgeMA

gradthrow59 t1_j88kiue wrote

Reply to comment by unresolved_m in Good place to live if you don’t drive? by raerod13

To put it simply, narrow streets are more inconvenient for cars and increase the density of housing, shops, restaurants etc. More density means less distance to travel for essential goods and services. When planning a "walkable" city, the goal is not to avoid large crowds of pedestrians.

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truocharas t1_j88io6f wrote

Reply to My therapist told me I’m ready now to practice socializing casually with strangers, suggested I find a friendly local bar and try there by DanteDakota

I worked at Miracle of Science a few years back, and some of my favorite bartenders and regulars are still there. I often saw strangers having the best time together. Now that I work in a different industry, I really miss the easy conversations I used to have at the bar.

You’ll also find great bartenders and regulars at The Druid and Trina’s/Parlor Sports!

If you like crossword puzzles, they’re a great way to start a conversation. Just ask the bartender (if they’re not busy) or person next to you for some help, even if you don’t need it!

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Snoo52682 t1_j889d6n wrote

Reply to My therapist told me I’m ready now to practice socializing casually with strangers, suggested I find a friendly local bar and try there by DanteDakota

Grendel's in Harvard Square is a nice low-key atmosphere.

I've always been a fan of bars as a place you can dip in or out of conversation. I'll often bring some project-related reading or paperwork to do so that when I'm not conversing, I don't have to stare into space or be on my phone. You got this!

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Anthraxkix t1_j87v7jq wrote

Reply to comment by Warm_Ice_Cream in My therapist told me I’m ready now to practice socializing casually with strangers, suggested I find a friendly local bar and try there by DanteDakota

This person is supposed to be working on getting used to just being around other people in general, and you want to them to start with freaking dance lessons?!?

It's interesting how people here that are apparently viewed as very outgoing say they find going to a bar alone to be difficult or intimidating. I have no problem going to a bar alone. I can't even imagine going to social dance lessons; I feel like I would never do that, and any majorly structured activity like that would probably make me at least a little nervous the first time, much more than going to a bar.

That said, a bar can work, and alcohol can be a nice lubricant to progress to handling conversation with strangers, but you don't want to end up relying on alcohol to be able to talk to people.

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honey-combs t1_j87fvd5 wrote

Reply to comment by guimontag in My therapist told me I’m ready now to practice socializing casually with strangers, suggested I find a friendly local bar and try there by DanteDakota

Ah, maybe that was only a thing at one park I went to. Idk why I thought that was more normal. I can’t remember. As a walker I don’t use dog parks for liability reasons so I’m not familiar with the rules at public parks, my bad

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ceciltech t1_j87f738 wrote

Reply to comment by raerod13 in Good place to live if you don’t drive? by raerod13

Many people who can't quite swing Cambridge rents move to Somerville. Anywhere between Davis Sq and Union Sq is great. I live in the Spring Hill Neighborhood which is right between Davis and Union we have 4 T stops, 3 supermarkets, and countless restaurants, bars and cafes all within 1 mile. This area is dominated by tightly packed 2,3 and 4 family homes which is what has made Somerville one of the densest populated cities in the country. There is currently new lab space being planned/built in Davis and Union Sq.

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