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6. Bars are designed to get people to mingle and get closer to each other

Reply to underpants (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 31, 2020, 10:39 AM

Jul 2020

You're right about the effects of alcohol, which encourage risky and reckless behavior.

Beyond that, the loud music and social vibe bars try to create encourages people to lean in to each other, and raise their voices so they can be heard over the music and chatter. Both of which encourages the spread.

And of course, it's hard to drink with a mask on....

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Ohio Bars to close at 10pm, starting today. [View all] irisblue Jul 2020 OP

Why are hars open during the panremic? SheltieLover Jul 2020 #1

COVID-19 does not care about time . .. Iliyah Jul 2020 #2

the numerous social media postings showing overly crowded patio bars irisblue Jul 2020 #5

Now they think the virus only comes out late at night? unblock Jul 2020 #3

Drinks make people get all chummy underpants Jul 2020 #4

Bars are designed to get people to mingle and get closer to each other unblock Jul 2020 #6

Look up Standard Hall in Columbus in mid May irisblue Jul 2020 #7