FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP):

Life tasks like paying bills, cancelling subscriptions and answering overdue emails are becoming a reason for friends, couples, roommates and others to socialise, with what's known as "admin dates".

The low-pressure gatherings taking place in coffee shops, accommodating bars, and private homes are intended to turn tedious, procrastination-inducing adult responsibilities into productive time with a twist. Tackling a personal to-do list alongside others is a double-duty activity that combines the satisfaction of tending to necessary chores with the no less vital work of nurturing relationships.