The Annoying Part of Cafe Culture

May 3, 2026

I was in a coffee shop in Bangladesh, sitting very close to the owner's table, who was talking about managing their shop. The part that made the whole environment gruesome was the tone of their conversations with each other. I haven't heard many lowkey music performers screaming with that amount of loudness.

And, I believe that sums up the whole country. You don't have to dive deep into intricate political analysis. The people lack the education to care for each other. But the actual deep dive of conversation is — how much of this is manufactured? Or, a product of what elements?

My opinion is that the reflection of how well-behaved or mannerly the people of a culture in a particular state or frame is a direct reflection of how well that organization's institutions have articulated themselves into their sense of responsibilities. And a great observation to measure this particular parameter is the environment of a cafe in that place.

The importance of headphones

If you are watching your phone or talking on your phone, it is generally expected of you to use headphones so that it doesn't interrupt other people. The type of treatment you will get in a cafe is often dictated by many other factors, rather than being a customer.

(to be continued)