Apartment Quote by Eric Weiner
“The coffee shop played a big role in Vienna of 1900. Rents were sky high, housing was difficult to come by, your apartment probably wasn't heated, and so you went to the coffee shop. You went to the coffee shop because it was warm, because it was great Viennese coffee, and you went for the conversation and the company.”
About This Quote
Source Travelogue: "The City of Joy" Podcast Episode, 2019
Vienna's coffee houses served as social hubs, offering warmth, conversation, and community amidst harsh living conditions.
In simple terms: Coffee shops were community lifelines.
Key Takeaway
Seek out welcoming spaces.
Themes
community
culture
social interaction
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
observational
historical
When to use this quote
- cold winters
- social isolation
- creative work
Key Concepts
Urban sociology
public spaces
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern places serve similar roles?
- How do you create community in your city?
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