This is so true. Too many options, too many choices.
I read about this study where people were asked to choose a chocolate bar. Group A was given 30 bars to choose from; Group B was given 6. Regardless of what they chose, group A was always more dissatisfied.
Haha I think I STILL gave the wrong impression. What I mean is: I haven’t had a single draft come in all weekend and I was wondering how yours was going.
This is so funny because it is so true. I’m not a coffee drinker. I love tea especially Redbush/Rooibus. By the time I get served after all the coffee orders, I’m wiped 😂. And, I have to ask for my tea in a teapot 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Hlarious, you got me lauging out loud in ... a coffee shop.
I'm usually the annoying guy who orders double expresso allongé (ie americano style), to go, even when I stay, as I just prefer it in a paper cup . Usually that's enough to disorient the waiter.
I relate this to rice. We Filipinos usually take one cup of rice per meal time so at 36, I might have eaten close to 40,000 cups of white rice. So I kind of lessened my intake because I thought this was just too much. I don't even think rice is needed is most meals but so rich is our culture that sometimes I feel we blindly follow it. Coffee, like rice, is one of those legal addictions much like smoking that the body need not take everyday I feel. Thank you for this post.
Here in the US, I hate the credit card tap vs chip vs swipe dance I have to do in front of every POS machine.
I feel ya Josh. What coffee do u order? Curious
tall/small black, dark roast. If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll order a cappuccino.
Most days though, it’s just instant coffee at home.
This is so true. Too many options, too many choices.
I read about this study where people were asked to choose a chocolate bar. Group A was given 30 bars to choose from; Group B was given 6. Regardless of what they chose, group A was always more dissatisfied.
We need better choices, but we need LESS choices.
100%! This issue shows up everywhere. Wish I’d known about that study before writing this piece
Have you heard of Overchoice? This is an old article, but it still resonates: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/more-tech-support/201011/the-burden-choice
Hey Kate, thanks for this! Gosh it’s more common than I thought! What do you reckon we’ll increasingly be given (over) choice of in the future?
What coffee do you have Kate? (curious)
Oatmilk latte. Add honey. Subtract exhaustion.
If it's over 70 degrees F out: iced.
If it's under: hot.
😂
LOLLL! I am dying of laughter!
Too much caffeine Vipul?
Just a nice double-espresso, thanks very much. For here. With side car.
Side car 😂😂😂
Beyond hilarious! And so relatable.
But the pistachio also brought back memories of that deliciousness we shared under London Bridge!
You had me at pistachio.
I’m in SF right now. Are you nearby?
Diagonally across the continent, unfortunately! In Toronto.
Nooooo, that’s not what I meant! My Airtable is empty and I’m wondering if yours is too??
Ha! Ditto. Very slow rolling in right now. I'm trying to get mine done before I get the full force of 30 essays tomorrow!
Haha I think I STILL gave the wrong impression. What I mean is: I haven’t had a single draft come in all weekend and I was wondering how yours was going.
I think I’ll stop texting forever 🤐
Ah daym. Next time.
PS Any drafts this weekend??
Calling me out? Working on it! None to edit however.
😂🤣😂😱
This is so funny because it is so true. I’m not a coffee drinker. I love tea especially Redbush/Rooibus. By the time I get served after all the coffee orders, I’m wiped 😂. And, I have to ask for my tea in a teapot 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Oh yes, I do, 🤯
Surely you’ve had similar experiences with tea Beverley? I can imagine tea’s even worse?
LOLOLOLOL. I was reading this and laughing out loud. Was just in a coffee ship with a similar (although slightly less intense) experience.
What did you go for?
1 Almond milk latte
1/2 Almond
Extra shot
1 pump of pumpkin syrup
In my OWN cup of course, because I care about the environment
Extra steam
Paid with 1/2 points, 1/2 Visa
And of course, I'm now the proud parent of a one-armed sloth in Costa Rica.
😂😂😂
Dude that’s quite a list of requirements?!
I mean... I was going for simple that day
☺️
omigosh this is so funny!
What’s your favourite tipple?
Too funny 🤣
Do you resonate?
Absolutely. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST GET ME A COFFEE! should be a legit option in cafes
What’s your tipple Abhishek?
What's a tipple?😅
It’s a slang term for drink. I was wondering what type of coffee you go for?
ah! that. this was new for me. I like simple americano or the good old South Indian filter coffee.
What about you?
Hlarious, you got me lauging out loud in ... a coffee shop.
I'm usually the annoying guy who orders double expresso allongé (ie americano style), to go, even when I stay, as I just prefer it in a paper cup . Usually that's enough to disorient the waiter.
I admit I sometimes ask for a paper cup but sit in the cafe. I just prefer drinking from a paper cup
This has given me a stress headache. OMG. Insane! 🤣
🤔🤣 Thanks for a great read. Coffee loses its soul if mixed - with anything!
I stepped years ago into a Starbucks. I didn't even order. The buying process is ridiculous. Not my style...
You can’t beat McDonald’s for simple coffee
:-) not a fan. I’m more the “nice espresso in a restaurant” type of coffee consumer.
But hey, good we have choices, right?
I give Maccy Ds a wide berth, but their breakfast rolls? mmmmmm
I relate this to rice. We Filipinos usually take one cup of rice per meal time so at 36, I might have eaten close to 40,000 cups of white rice. So I kind of lessened my intake because I thought this was just too much. I don't even think rice is needed is most meals but so rich is our culture that sometimes I feel we blindly follow it. Coffee, like rice, is one of those legal addictions much like smoking that the body need not take everyday I feel. Thank you for this post.
“40,000 cups of rice”
That’s got a great ring to it. Sounds like the title of an essay I would read 😉