A barista's one comment changed how I pick coffee shops forever

Last Tuesday in Austin I was set up at a new spot with a loud blender right behind my head, and I didn't think much of it. The barista came over with my refill and said, 'You're the third coder to sit there this week, all of you left after an hour.' I looked around and realized every booth near the outlet had a foot traffic pattern that made video calls impossible. Now I walk the whole place first, checking for speaker placement and chair squeak, before I even order. Has anyone else gotten a tip like that from staff that totally resets your go-to list?

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rose_young1mo ago

Well that's just insulting, having your work habits clocked like that!

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jana_henderson521mo ago

Wait, are we sure that loud blender wasn't a clever trick to test your patience?

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