I absolutely agree with every single sentence. I've tried some group meet ups as well, but it just doesn't pan out. Going out by myself is also boring in the area, because for whatever reason, everything feels like a "destination for a group". I enjoy going out for drinks with friends, sure, but would be nice to have the "sit at the bar, shoot the shit, and have a drink by myself" option.
From my previous experiences, that culture is still alive in parts of Europe, Hong Kong, Japan and so on. But it just doesn't work here...
My guess is the alcohol prices, as convincing yourself that paying $13 for a drink + tip, is not a good idea if you do it a couple of times a week. Ideally, you'd want people without money to be able to afford it as well, as they tend to be the "culture makers" because of the time and availability. Alas, it's hard to make that happen in current economy.
Oh well, we're stuck in this weird predicament, i guess.
From my previous experiences, that culture is still alive in parts of Europe, Hong Kong, Japan and so on. But it just doesn't work here...
My guess is the alcohol prices, as convincing yourself that paying $13 for a drink + tip, is not a good idea if you do it a couple of times a week. Ideally, you'd want people without money to be able to afford it as well, as they tend to be the "culture makers" because of the time and availability. Alas, it's hard to make that happen in current economy.
Oh well, we're stuck in this weird predicament, i guess.