‘The barista gave me a cookie and said I handled it better than most’: So-called ‘micro-influencer’ tries to kick out paying cafe customer from their window seat for a photoshoot

It seems like everyone is an influencer nowadays. We’ve all seen how seemingly easy it is to go viral, and it’s hard to pass up the chance to make «easy» money by making videos. Of course, it’s not as easy as it looks, but it’s definitely easier than a lot of other jobs. But the …
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‘He’s just sitting there watching anime the whole time’: Fustrated cafe-regular asks young man to give up his seat at crowded cafe, says since he didn’t purchase anything, it’s not ethical for him to take up seating

Is it possible for an action comic to lack an obvious hero and villain?  What if no one person is perfectly right or undoubtedly wrong? Is there such a thing as the ‘middle-ground’ when it comes to one person against another, or is the angel vs devil mentality too painfully secured? Okay, maybe in a …
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18-year-old barista refuses to speak after her manager says she’s not paid to talk to her coworkers: ‘I went completely silent. No greetings. No “excuse me.” Just silent working robot mode.’

This one goes out to all of the kids who got in trouble for talking too much in class. I was always an attentive student who wanted to be as well-behaved as possible. I hated getting in trouble, and the one thing I ever got in trouble for in Elementary School was talking too much. …
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A Fresh Pot of 20 Coffee Memes to Start Your Monday Morning With a Caffeine Boost

The earthy aroma of coffee swirls around your tired head, awakening your senses and getting you ready for the day. On a slow Monday morning, coffee is the one beverage that reminds us we’re alive, invigorating our mood, lifting our eyelids, and sending us out the door with a swift kick in the rear. Whether …
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Self-centered remote working journalist complains about coffee shops having loud music: ‘I can’t hear myself think, let alone do Zoom calls here’

I’ll be the first to admit it: as somebody whose job requires little more than a laptop, a phone, and the world-weary cynicism of somebody who has spent too much time on the internet, I have frequently worked in places that many would not consider workplaces. From trains to cafes, to particularly quiet bars, I …
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27 Piping Hot Barista Memes Brewin’ Up Some Funny Latte Art for Your Morning Meme Regulars

Why make a heart in the foam when you could make Shrek?

Workaholic tech bro complains that European cafes hate remote workers: ‘Can’t believe cafes don’t want dudes squatting in their business for 8 hours’

As an established member of the silly little laptop job brigade, I am no stranger to working in the occasional coffee shop or cafe. However, I also realize it is vital that you judge the vibe correctly before you go ham logging into your email and staring at spreadsheets. If the place is giving a. …
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‘You need to move’: Freelancer Refuses to Give Up Comfy Seat in Coffee Shop After Being Asked to Move

Coffee shops are the perfect place to relax, work, or meet up with friends, and although there is some debate regarding whether it’s socially acceptable for people to sit down for hours on their laptop while drinking a singular coffee for 5 bucks, coffee shops allow it. This person had just moved into a new …
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34 Caffeinated Coffee Memes to Give Java Junkies Their Morning Fix

When I first started drinking coffee, I hated it. Like most teenagers, I drank coffee because I thought it made me look cool, but it just made me jittery and run straight to the bathroom. But as my cerebral cortex formed and I aged into a refined palate, I learned that my childish brain simply …
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