Coffee shop laptop etiquette

  • During the café’s peak hours, grab a latte or cup of coffee with a little something to munch on. It’s not exactly polite to stake out that entire table for an hour or more with only a 12 oz. drip or glass of water while lunchers wait around for seating.
  • The coffee shop is not a charging station. If you are plugging in, it better be because your laptop’s battery life is nonexistent. It’s a sign you are staying too long if you’re running through a fully charged battery.
  • Treat your local cafés as though they were your neighbors. They are giving you a place to get away from distractions at work and at home while letting you use their wi-fi, no less. Return a friendly favor by getting to know your baristas and cleaning up after yourself.
  • Don’t forget to buy something. Being the most obvious point, these coffee shops survive to serve you and your laptop thanks to your patronage. Keep them going.
  • And as a side note, ask for a “for here” mug as well. It automatically shows your intention to stick around and produces less waste too!
These tips do not necessarily reflect the views or policies (I don't think we have any) of the Coffee Zone. Just some common sense tips we found online.
Posted by Steve Mays
 

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