Third Places

In The Great Good Place, the seven characteristics of third places are:

Open and inviting. You don't need an invitation or appointment, and you can come and go as you please.

Comfortable and informal. You feel that you belong there.

Convenient. It's close enough to visit often, ideally right in your own neighborhood.

Unpretentious. Everyone is on the same level, there's nothing fancy or fragile, and it's not expensive.

There are regulars. And often there's a host who greets people as they arrive.

Conversation is the main activity. Discussion, debate, and gossip are part of the mix.