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		marcus_holmes 7 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: How can we solve the loneliness epidemic? American culture allows you folks to talk to each other, though. Growing up British means that I literally can't talk to a stranger unless I'm in a pub and have two pints inside me.

MrVandemar 7 days ago | [–]

There's a loophole. All dog owners are allowed to strike up conversations with other dog owners about their dogs.

That's only if you like dogs, I guess.

carabiner 7 days ago | [–]

In America no one really drinks any more.

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