Would you go to the bar to find people of the opposite sex to date?

[HawkPerception]

Yes

No. Bars aren't my thing. (Explain why.)

[Summeroflove]

Personally probably not. Am I saying good people don’t go to bars? No. But generally people are drunk and the people soliciting that type of attention aren’t the type of people I want

[OlderAndWiser]

No. If you go to a bar to find a woman to date, you are going to find a woman who likes to hang out in bars. That is not what I was looking for when I was dating.

[HawkPerception]

I don't mind socializing over a few drinks honestly. I don't find it reduces the class of a person. But I hear ya.

[OlderAndWiser]

I'm not opposed to a few drinks in a social setting, but with the women in bars, you have a greater chance of finding women with serious flaws. But, yes, there may be a few gems in the mix, also.

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!

[TheRealPepperPotts]

I might for anthropological reasons.

I could set out a sign saying "You may approach". :D Except I don't actually drink, so there's that.

[HawkPerception]

Now that's actually pretty funny 😂 Imagining you going to a bar with a sign up saying "You may approach" sitting down with a glass of water, soda, or juice, and then they sit down all excited and you saying "I hope you don't mind me using this interaction for research purposes."

[TheRealPepperPotts]

@HawkPerception LOL. :D I couldn't actually do that to someone, especially given the climate with dating. But realistically, I'd probably keep an eye out at more active or volunteer-type events rather than a bar.

[Chazmatazz269]

I’ve been to plenty of bars, and i still go from time to time. I’ve never really gone to a bar to pick up women though. Many years ago, one of the more popular clubs was hosting a “singles’ night”. My friend talked me into going. We were probably late twenties and the rest of the crowd was easy forty and up. Ell oh ell! We stayed for a couple of drinks more or less just to justify the cover charge.
I have always thought it was a bad idea to meet women in bars.

[DishLady]

Nope. The only thing you find in those places are folks who like to drink -- and folks who drink to forget.

[Avicenna]

No way……. might be some interesting convos though

[LiaRaven]

Nope, never
Actually it’s very risky lol

[Jackblue]

For all the people who said no where else can you find people to date? Asking co-workers on a date is often against company policy and can make things very awkward, with internet dating half the profiles are fake, nightclubs are so loud you can barely hear yourself talk. I guess maybe church groups work though that can also get awkward if things don't go too well and it is a small church.

[HawkPerception]

I agree man. Just because you go to a bar does not mean you're not a classy person. It's a place to socialize and meet people or chill with friends. I'd also rather meet a date for a few drinks than coffee personally.

[RavVid]

I have and do but it isn't a very successful environment for me so I have gradually done it less and less.

[HawkPerception]

Yeah it's definitely not a super successful place

[RavVid]

Never found night clubs to be that successful either. It can be hard to get a girl out of the club.

[slatyb]

No, I would take continuing education classes. I'm in a community college French class that is 90% women. Other great places to meet women are in community musical groups (chorus, band, orchestra), dance meetups, volunteering for museums etc. If you get involved in any of those, do not hit on anyone for the first six months. Just learn everyone's name, and be of use. After a few months, you won't have to hit on women because they will be hitting on you.

[Avicenna]

Three are great suggestions. Running clubs are also great.

[PeachyPie93]

Nah I don't really like bars.. I gone a few times just to have fun and drink when I was younger but I never went to meet guys. I never wanted to date an alcoholic or a partyer. I had one guy come up to me in the bar when I was like 22 and he asked Are you that girl who was in my science class? And I was like No? since I had no idea who he was. Then he said Can I have a hug? and I said okay and hugged him lol He was really cute but wasted LOL. I haven't been to a bar since then..

[Staximus]

I was a doorman on and off for about 17 years at 3 bars. Women at the bar who take you home after just meeting you usually have a habit of doing that.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/iI519B-p9tU

[Iron_Man]

I think that would be a bad idea. I think most of those women have been around the block one time too many. I’m not interested in hard-core woman like that I like more of a sweet, kind, innocent woman not an alcohol drinker that smoke cigarettes

[DeeDeeDeVour]

I don't go to bars to find dates.

I usually have a date already or am among a group of friends when I go to a bar.

[Steelcore5280]

The people who like going to bars, in my own experience, are almost ALWAYS people of questionable character.

I really do not need people like that in my social circles, much less in my relationship options.

[Apple1996]

Nah bars are more for going out with friends. Not a good place to find a date

[Andylakes96]

@Apple1996 hello? 😅

[Wodens_Apprentice]

@Apple1996
Well where are you meant I find dates then? Does everything have to be online these days?

[exitseven]

No, the only time I ever picked up somebody in a bar was the time I asked out the bartender. We dated for a few months. It was pretty horrific at times and ended badly.

[tzdc21]

Bars just attract the wrong type of people, especially if you're looking for something serious.

[WhitneySnow]

I would not but I know it’s popular among twenty somethings who get tired of the dating app scene

[HighValue]

No. I don't drink alcohol at all. I lose respect for people that do drink alcohol, and I don't like to be around people under its influence.

[Caroline91]

I don't drink so it's not a place I'd hang out. But a club with music, yes.

[XXTruthfulOgrexx]

No, in my experience those relationships never last.

[Subtle_Luminescence]

No, going to bars isn't a very reputable habit in my eyes.

[Screenwriter]

Too many alcoholics hang out in bars. That's always a bad place to find healthy people.

[katiesmuff]

No I can go home and find a date in my home either a husband or 3 sons! They all make great dates.

[convo_king89]

Meeting a girl at a bar makes it sound like she’s slutty and just having a 1 night stand. I know it’s not true but the situation/scenero makes sound like she got laid cuz she’s drunk.

[an_nMary]

After a successful date, when your partner comes back home drunk then you got nothing to complain off

[Xawyx-2]

Sure, but there are other, better places than bars, maybe gyms?

[HawkPerception]

A place where you workout is better than a place where you literally socialize with others? 😂

[Xawyx-2]

Err, yes, I like sporty girls :P

[WonderingManII]

No. Bars aren't my thing. (Explain why.) I don't drink.

[HawkPerception]

There are plenty of things you can get at bars that aren't alcohol

[WonderingManII]

Most people go there to drink.

[soe11]

• I don't , it's against my nature.

[CuriousMufuxka]

Bars have cancelled themselves out. Exorbitant prices, watered down drinks, no smoking! I'd rather hire a hooker.

[Dongie]

I frequented bars in my 20s to meet girls but that's long since gone.

[Thot_Stomper]

I point and click my way to the D nowadays.

[Twalli]

I can't eat out anymore. Before I just went to watch sports

[msc545]

This is a bad choice, but a lot better than a dating app or nothing at all.

[Vegasrunner]

Of course that's what bars are for.

[chrissykerdock]

you'll meet men who want blowjobs

[emeraldsaphire]

Date no, but for something casual maybe

[dustybiker2]

No. Just talk to people who cross your path.

[Paige90]

Yes I would

[elizamichale1]

Sure why not

[BLP11520]

Not a good idea ☹️

[BeechImFabulous]

Nah. Bars aren't for me.