Do you have a “Third Place”? And if you do, where is it?

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InEnduringGrowStrong@sh.itjust.works · 16 pts · 2y

For those asking, Wikipedia is a decent start:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_place

taladar@sh.itjust.works · 13 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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.

caseyweederman@lemmy.ca · 11 pts · 2y

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.

JamesStallion@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I have no idea what this means.

bionicjoey@lemmy.ca · 16 pts · 2y

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.

JackiesFridge@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y

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.

Terrapinjoe@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y

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.

Linuto@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y

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

gibmiser@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y

A little down and to the right of first and second

neptune@dmv.social · 4 pts · 2y

Art class

Conyak@lemmy.tf · 2 pts · 2y

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.

Servais@jlai.lu · 2 pts · 2y

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

ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 2y
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CosmicApe@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y
TheGreenGolem@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 2y

I don't go very often, about once a month, but it's the bar with my friends.