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Likability has always been a factor in democracies. It serves as a proxy for trust and a proxy for similarity. Both major political parties try to use the “dow
by BuyMyBitcoins 5y ago
Likability has always been a factor in democracies. It serves as a proxy for trust and a proxy for similarity.
Both major political parties try to use the “down to earth/have a beer with” PR move. AOC was celebrated for being a bartender prior to being elected. She was quite literally someone who you could share a beer with.
- PaulDavisThe1st 5y agoI've never encountered a bartender that would drink on the job, so I doubt you could have shared a beer with AOC, at least not while working.
- BuyMyBitcoins 5y agoI thought I was being clever with that idiom but yeah it’s not quite accurate if the other person isn’t also drinking. I guess I was trying to capture the idea of “having a beer in the company of”.
- kelnos 5y agoDepends on the bar. I've been to many where the bartender will share a drink with you.