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I perceive it as low-class, mainly because the garage is not a living area - and if you are hanging out in a storage area, it just seems odd.
I understand why people hang out on porches - that's what most porches are for - or at least, will accommodate.
And most people having living or family rooms, so if you're going to have company or hang out with people, that would seem like the places to do that.
Garages don't have comfy furniture - I think the only reason to hang out in a garage, by some people, might be to smoke - since smoking is probably not allowed in the house.
Aside from that, maybe a ping-pong table, a foos ball table, or whatever - but just going to the garage to socialize - and to talk to neighbors? (I don't even understand how you would do that because most garages are quite far from the sidewalk - are people yelling at others as they walk by?)
I understand why people hang out on porches - that's what most porches are for - or at least, will accommodate.
Somewhere I read about the demise of the front porch in home design trends. Thousands of neighborhood houses don't have them at all or they are nothing more than an entryway framing the door; family activities shifted to the backyard deck for privacy and exclusivity. However, if you like interacting with neighbors that isn't too conducive without inviting them to an actual event. A lot more hassle and no spontaneity. If the house had a porch I'd bet those garage dwellers would be sitting on it doing exactly the same things.
Look at garage sitting this way. It's classier than the curbside/lawn sofa!
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When I lived in Palm Beach County Florida there were quite a few super nice people with nice well kept homes who hung out and even entertained neighbors and friends in their garage area..
Like this couple here
"The couple were known to welcome neighbors into their garage hangout, where they had a sofa, TV and minibar."
'Two of the most special people': Slain Jupiter couple warmly remembered during ceremony
The media giant that the Walt Disney company is today, had a very humble beginning. Walt Disney and his brother Roy started filming Alice Comedies, part of Alice's Wonderland, in their uncle's garage in Los Angeles back in 1923.
Here Are 10 Of The World’s Biggest Companies That Were Started In A Garage
I gotta ask this question after reading any number of threads started by you: Do you actually devote mental energy to these questions?
I think this is a very good thread and interesting question with cultural, sociological, and psychological factors, ideas about neighborhoods, about neighborliness, architectural facets of houses and home design, loneliness, interacting with people, modern life.
I perceive it as low-class, mainly because the garage is not a living area - and if you are hanging out in a storage area, it just seems odd.
I understand why people hang out on porches - that's what most porches are for - or at least, will accommodate.
And most people having living or family rooms, so if you're going to have company or hang out with people, that would seem like the places to do that.
Garages don't have comfy furniture - I think the only reason to hang out in a garage, by some people, might be to smoke - since smoking is probably not allowed in the house.
Aside from that, maybe a ping-pong table, a foos ball table, or whatever - but just going to the garage to socialize - and to talk to neighbors? (I don't even understand how you would do that because most garages are quite far from the sidewalk - are people yelling at others as they walk by?)
My honey is always in the garage. First off we did t smoke in the house but go out there to smoke, and I’m sure many others do the same. We open the door to let out smoke, and then our neighbor sees door open, and comes by to talk guy stuff with my honey. They might stay in there for quite some tome so as not to disturb me watching tv. I don’t understand your viewpoint at all.
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