That barista on 5th street called me out for multitasking

I was in line at the coffee shop near work Tuesday morning, scrolling through emails on my phone while ordering. The barista, a younger guy with glasses, just stood there silent until I looked up. He said "you know the coffee tastes better when you actually watch me pour it." It was a dumb joke but it hit me hard because I realized I do that everywhere now. Anyone else catch themselves being half there in little moments like that?

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robinf5118d ago

Mild counterpoint though - that barista's joke was more about connection than the actual pour temperature. Your coffee probably tastes the same either way, but his point about being present is still a good one.

vera51418d ago

@robinf51 is right, people overthink coffee shop small talk way too much.

robinf5117d ago

Keep pushing back, but does it really matter that much in the end? It's just coffee and a quick chat, not a therapy session. People are making a bigger deal out of it than it is.