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Not many. But the existence of them in a place points towards a certain culture.

You see them not necessarily in places like wall street, but more in places with strong intellectual culture like universities and artsy neighborhoods.

I can use the existence of a country club as a useful signal about a place without being a member, or having any interest in it.



> points towards a certain culture

Also points towards local labor law and market.


What do you mean? I’m not sure the implication is obvious


Labor law may constrain working hours.

In some countries, low cost of human labor enables staffing of low-volume businesses, including opening hours with low traffic.




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