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Originally Posted by nekokami
Perhaps it's judgmental of me, but I've always considered the people who hang around in venues to pick up members of the compatable gender to be... well... shallow.  I wonder if that's really how most people meet, or just the most visible or talked about way? |
Most visible, for sure. There's also an element of excitement inherent in "meeting a stranger" that makes it a popular piece of lore. And I'd believe that a lot of people do hook up that way.
OTOH, I'd also bet that most people are introduced to new people by friends or acquaintances, or meet at get-togethers (like parties) arranged by friends or acquaintances. (Disclosure: I met my wife at a bar, where we'd been invited separately to come and meet up with mutual friends.)
I've never had preconceptions about "bar-flies," other than the fact that they obviously had a healthy measure of self-confidence and positive self-image to try to hook up with strangers at a bar or similar venue. Besides, it takes 2 to tango, and it takes all kinds to make a world. (Translation: If I'd been that confident when I was a kid, I'd've been doing it, too!)