The other day I was talking to my friend about the power of coffee shops.
I mean a coffee date/meeting can work for just about anything. Blind date, grab a coffee and go for a walk. Seeing an old friend, meet at a coffee shop. Hanging out with a coworker on lunch break? you guessed it, coffee shop. And that’s only naming a few! I mean think of it, any scenario works for a coffee shop date.
The coffee shop culture really does stretch worldwide. No matter where you are in the world, coffee shops all have the same universal vibe that make them a familiar safe space. Whether you’re out and about in downtown Vancouver or even walking the streets of Paris, you can expect the exact same thing – coffee! But this is the best part no matter where you are, you can have a little piece of home because unless you are a coffee freak, it all tastes the same, and the language is practically universal as well! Your favourite chain may be in different countries too! Like look at Starbucks, it’s everywhere so you have that little piece of home as soon as you step into a Starbucks, pretty great right.
Sometimes it can be awkward meeting new people, especially if you aren’t a super social butterfly and outgoing like me, but you know what can save you in those times? Coffee. I don’t know the amount of times I’ve used a coffee shop as a place to meet up with unfamiliar people or even start that group project that’s due soon. It’s just the best place to break the ice.
The one thing that doesn’t maintain to be too similar in the coffee world is prices. I’ve seen some pretty outrageous prices for one simple cup of coffee. I mean yea, I do get the whole thing for paying for a fun holiday drink like a pumpkin spice latte or a peppermint mocha, but really $10? That’s pretty steep for a cup of joe.
At the end of the day, coffee shops are just the best. It doesn’t matter where you are or who you’re meeting—it’s the one thing that can turn an awkward situation into something comfortable and familiar and that all people can agree on.