Debate Sparked By Coffee Shop Customer Over Whether People Should Be Using Cafes As Workspaces – CoffeeTalk

A woman has sparked an online debate online after she shared her experience of being surrounded by four people working in public coffee spots like their personal offices. The woman shared her experience in the “Am I Being Unreasonable?” forum on a UK-based site, where people can seek advice and input from their fellow community members. She added that some of the people around her were loudly talking to clients and arranging chairs for meetings without food or drink in sight.

While the original poster (OP) says she has no particular problem with people working in coffee shops, she thinks things have gone too far. She also wonders if there might even be a “confidentiality issue here,” as one of the people working had a list containing other people’s “personal information” in clear view of other customers.

Several Mumsnet members shared their dislike of the phenomenon of people using coffee shops as work stations, with some saying it sounds awful and others stating that it kills the vibe for them. Some believe that coffee shops are community spaces, providing places to study, work, meet friends, and escape. Some argue that taking away coffee is a great option for those looking for a less sociable space, while others believe that coffee shops wouldn’t exist without their customers to stay in business.

Some people argue that the situation is more complex, as many coffee spots rely on their customers to stay in business. They believe that coffee shops are community spaces, providing a place for people to study, work, meet friends, and escape. In the absence of local libraries, there are other places to go for people to go.

In response to the woman’s post, some people have expressed their own experiences working from their local coffee shop on their work-from-home days, buying coffees and tipping staff well, and not minding the noise. Another person believes that the difference between people talking on calls or talking to each other or their kids is that they don’t expect a library-like atmosphere.

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