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alternatives for searching for local businesses (lemmy.world)
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Hi, I am often in unfamiliar locations because of what I do for work and I'm having trouble finding ways to search for businesses that are close by. I'm kind of embarrassed to say that I've let myself become pretty dependent, over many years of phone use now, to just use google maps to search for pretty much everything... I'm no longer happy with this method, and I'd like to eliminate my dependency on them.

What are some of your favorite ways to research new locations you're unfamiliar with? I'm willing to go as far as seeking out phone books if I have to. (I remember the days before the internet, let me tell you...)

Also, I have both organic street maps as well as osmand installed and while I really like using organic street maps it (as well as osmand) is quite lacking in this certain respect.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Buy a pack of gum at the gas station/convenience store, as the clerk for recommendations.

Go to a hotel and ask the front desk/concierge.

Ask a librarian or barista!

Everyone has opinions on their environment, most people are happy to give them.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

^go full analog with it. Got it.

I know that I can talk to people if I need to, but a lot of times I really don't want to. Sometimes that isn't (immediately) an option either. Still solid advice though, I concur.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

but a lot of times I really don't want to

Me IRL

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Weird question. Couldn't one try calling places like this and asking the same questions? I'm sure it would be a little awkward but I can't imagine anyone would outright refuse to answer. People tend to like sharing their opinions

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Calling the places would certainly be more convenient than actually going in, that's for sure!