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Unquestionably my main gripe is that I never feel "trendy" enough to be in such establishments. The fact that I call them establishments and use the word trendy illustrates exactly why.
The problem being that I get sat down with my coffee and within 10 seconds I've usually spotted someone who meets the following criteria;
"Studious" or "well to do" looking male, wearing a scarf and probably some brown cords along with some cool looking footwear that I wouldn't even know the name of. He will be wearing thick trendy glasses - probably as a fashion statement only and they will really only have plain lenses in them!
This person will unquestionably already be glued to the only comfy brown leather sofa in the entire establishment. He has no doubt been sitting there since 8.00am and he doesn't plan on moving anytime soon!
And of course he will be waving his iPad around for all to see (his MacBook is probably in his satchel/man bag). If I could get close enough to see what he is reading on the iPad, I would guess it's probably Private Eye or The Spectator!
This is the sort of person that belongs in a Coffee House - not me! The 17 year old kid behind the counter probably knows him by name and has his preferred beverage ready for him every single day when he arrives.
The only thing I have in common with this bloke is that I have an iPad, but I'm way too afraid to take it out anywhere with me or flash it around in public! I simply wouldn't dare!
Never mind though. At the very least, I can enjoy a great cup of coffee. Even though I probably have less time to enjoy it than he does, and because he's hogging the sofa - I'm having to sit in a cramped little table in the corner near the toilets!
Can you tell that I'm just jealous? Oh well!
Take care
Peter
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