by becoming a 'regular' at an establishment, the employees and other regulars become familiar with you. these can be good starting points for new friendships/r

by becoming a 'regular' at an establishment, the employees and other regulars become familiar with you. these can be good starting points for new friendships/relationships. whats the difference in this and you taking a martial arts (example used elsewhere) class together with a group of regular people? not too much. you just interact less in a coffeehouse.