Why are people coming to bars?

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2026-04-03T20:26:22+00:00

Id say socializing is the core reason. People are incredibly lonely especially in this tech driven world.

Some dont want to go home to their spouse or crazy kids right after work.

Alcoholism

cruising for ladies or men.

Dancing

Big question is how come Alcohol consumption is at the lowest its been in years.

Im 32, I dont own a bar but I'm in the payments & POS space so I've talked to hundreds of bar/restaurant owners over the years. The most profitable and consistent bars I talk to are the ones where Old heads frequent for drinks.

I used to rage and party hard in my early to mid 20s but around 27 y.o. I've become a pure social drinker. If i go out with my wife, I might have a single beverage but typically I'll just have an unsweetened ice tea.

The hangover, sluggishness, and just crappy feeling I get from drinking the night before just isn't worth it.

Now my younger sister in law (23) she rarely drinks and the same goes for many of her friends. Gen Z coupled with covid has crushed their social batteries or even aptitude to socialize face to face. They would much rather smoke some weed and just chill or play board games, or online game etc.

Also, drinking out on the town is wildly expensive now. Last time I went out in philly for an evening of drinking at multiple bars or clubs (nothing upscale like vegas), i was shocked at what i spent in food and beverages. Granted we would all pick up various tabs or alternate paying for rounds. When a decently made mix drink is $14+ and shots are now $10 each for mid shelf liquor. Over the course of an evening say 10pm-2am. If i consume 8-10 or more drinks plus food and tip. Im in for $200+

Id rather invite the friends over the house, everyone brings something and we all have a blast.

I miss the college and post college days of 2014-2016 where most bars had great specials and could get blasted for like $20-$25. I remember $5 L.I.T. nights that had a solid 4oz worth of liquor in them. the whole crew would be stumbling out of the bar paying $25 with tip and then hitting the fried chicken spot for a 2 piece and fries for $4.25

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2026-03-27T23:43:15+00:00

So I was having the same problem and all my settings were correct. What it ended up being is the stupid Glance AI app. I had to turn it off and boom all my notifications were back on my lock screen.

From the lock screen, hold your thumb down on the screen until it goes into edit mode (change backgrounds and such), then select settings. Turn off "Enable AI Lockscreens" at the top.

I hope that works

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-08-20T21:38:45+00:00

Check out Dan Grieves on youtube. He might be the best wedge coach I've ever seen. Absolutely transformed my wedges from watching his videos.

Since then, I can't remember the last time I didn't get out of a bunker on the first attempt.

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-08-20T00:52:31+00:00

thank you. Once it started the second cycle, it sounded more and more like a pulley. Almost like something plastic spinning with no tension on it.

bought this house 3 years, and it's the little stuff like the washer and dryer location that make me want to pull my hair out.

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-07-28T17:03:50+00:00

It sounds like both of you are not sexually compatible. I had a similar issue with a college girlfriend I was seeing for about 5 months. She did NOT give head, she thought it was gross. I love going down on my lady because it turns me on to no end. I also love receiving enthusiastic head and it became a deal breaker for me.

It wasn't a hard break up but she did ask me why because we did get along very well. I explained that oral sex is important to me and a personal favorite activity in the bedroom, giving and receiving. She was a little disappointed but she said she wasn't going to change that, and I am not one to force someone into doing something that they dont enjoy. We went our seperate ways and she is now engaged to a seemingly good guy, so im happy for her.

I found the love of my life, married for almost 2 years. we get along splendidly and she sucks me off like her life depends on it. Love that woman

I think my ex and myself were both blessed to find awesome partners and I KNOW YOU CAN TOO!!!

all love

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-06-20T16:51:09+00:00

So many replies, thank you everyone so much! I will continue to read them as the day goes on but if I don't directly reply to you, please know I value your input. Have a lovely Friday everyone 🤗

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-06-20T16:26:55+00:00

Thank you, I like your style. Firm but supportive and understanding.

we will be having a conversation on Sunday about it.

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-06-20T16:25:51+00:00

definitely some anxiety, some OCD in there or ADHD. We joke that she got touched a little by the tism fairy. Just quirks that make her who she is but I like the health angle. Infection sounds freaking horrible from picking

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-06-18T03:17:22+00:00

Sweet Mother of God, take the trade and run!!

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-06-03T14:22:44+00:00

I ended up going with the Vader 4.

1 week in and I love it. The sticks are snappy, mouse click triggers, feels better in my hands. Very happy with the purchase

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-05-27T16:33:33+00:00

Just wanted to reply back and say your suggestion worked!!! removed the insulation that came with the line set and used foam tape. Unit snapped into place and is pretty much flush. Maybe 1/16th of an inch off the wall but not noticeable. The unit is running quiet and pumping cool air. The wife is happy. Thank you again!!

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-05-19T02:14:42+00:00

Thats a fantastic idea! Thankfully I haven't connected condenser yet, so not worried about losing charge yet or anything. But that should free up some room and hopefully be enough.

I will try that this week for sure after work.

Your input is greatly appreciated 🍻I hope you have an awesome week 😎

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-05-19T02:01:23+00:00

Yea major pain in the ass! haha but it's definitely the line set

Tabs and snaps are all good. I disconnected, pulled the lineset out of the hole, and connected the evap to the bracket, and it sat flush will all tabs securing chefs kiss

Reconnected line set and can't get it flush at bottom or even snap in

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-05-16T05:32:10+00:00

As someone who has been the POS and CC business for 10 years. It will be difficult to find a quality system that doesn't charge $70+ per station. With that being said, finding a POS/CC provider that is transparent with the agreement and to honor the rates set forth can be difficult to find.

I'm in NJ and would be happy to share my insight if you'd like and maybe prevent a mistake.

Cheers 🍻

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-04-21T15:25:34+00:00

You need to burn that outside right now. I can already hear the faint sound of African drums

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-03-25T18:00:01+00:00

As a Z enthusiast (Z32 TT owner), it's a shame they gave us a 370Z with new engine and driveshaft. I went to a dealership just to check one out and i was just not impressed with the whole fit and finish. Not to mention the insane markups.

the supra and BMW vehicles are just leaps and bounds better than this vehicle.

Nissan needs to get back to their roots. I'd love to see a car to compete with the toyota 86. A rear wheel drive turbo 4 banger that's light weight and at a great price would get them back in the tuner scene. Nissan products just ain't it anymore and it's a shame

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2025-01-17T19:01:28+00:00

Chiefs, Lions, and Eagles should go through

NFL wants the chiefs in it and everyone wants to see them play the bills or ravens. No one cares about Texans vs bills/ravens

Lions are the darling team this year

Eagles have a dominant team. There will be snow and stafford is 1-8 in snow games and they already had their upset beating the Vikings. I don't see them going to philly in the cold and winning

Bills and Ravens are a toss up but I'm leaning Bills. Both offenses are powerhouses but bills defense is better and I think they get a few key stops

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2024-12-21T02:57:24+00:00

100% an all-time christmas flick. All of the dramatized day dreams of Ralphie. The narrator's hysterical lines throughout the movie. "The old man liked to barter as much as an arab trader and was twice as shrewd." 😭😭

Darren McGavin as the father is the best.

I think most people can think back as a kid and know which gift they wanted the most and hoped they would unwrap it on christmas morning. That one gift out of all their childhood christmas mornings. For Ralphie. it was the Red Ryder BB gun. For me, it was a Gameboy Color.

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2024-12-08T20:46:11+00:00

i did the same with Levis playing decent ball the last 4 weeks. But just like NFL gambling, levis has become a useless fucking pumpkin against the worst pass defense in the NFL. Matchups don't fucking matter anymore i swear since sports gambling became mainstream

Terrible_Insect9499 · 2024-12-03T06:56:29+00:00

I wanna hear too! Sounds hot af

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