Americans - why do you walk around with your coffee?

I drink coffee at home wrote:

The only people who walk around with their coffee are pretentious d-bags. They want other people to see they're drinking it.

Yes, because coffee is so high class and unusual.

Randy Oldman wrote:

Since I moved to the States I've picked up the habit of walking around with a coffee and eating your my lunch at my desk.

I know in the UK Starbucks serve coffee in a ceramic mug and in Canada they don't put on a plastic lid on when they serve your coffee.

When I worked at an investment bank in Switzerland (Credit-Suisse), company rules mandated that you took at least 2 coffee breaks and a minimum 30 minute lunch break away from your desk.

Many government jobs are the same here in the US. I was supposed to take two 20 minute breaks and one 1 hour lunch break every day when I worked for a state university, but no one really ended up taking the breaks. I did always take my lunch break, but I was also not very invested in my work (I was displeased with my boss and knew I would be quitting). Many others worked through lunch and/or stayed late. One of my friends/coworkers regularly worked 60hrs/week even though he was on salary for 40... this is in academia where advancement is pretty tough and takes many years

Because North Americans don't know mate :-)

tetrahydrocannabinol runner wrote:

lol... Americans "always on the go" ... but somehow still fat.

Hehehehehe ...

Apparently its cool and hip to be seen with an Sbux cup in hand as you rush around. Notice you will never see any of them stop and take as sip. And they never carry their own mugs, its always a disposable.

More than any other culture the US is big on trends and the changes that you see are always funny. Watch how women dress in summer or fall, its like they have a uniform.

BTW have you caught the latest phrase being used with much frequency? Its, "No worries". At least in these parts. Where do things like this start from? Ive always been curious.

Simple really, it combines two things I like, going for walks and coffee. In fact, when I am on holiday one of the first things I do on my first day is get up early, stroll over to to local java hut grab a latte and go exploring; on foot. To quote Crocidile Dundee, I go for a walkabout with java in hand.

Only time I am sitting with coffee is at breakfast or visiting with friends and family.

Tommy2Nuttz wrote:

BTW have you caught the latest phrase being used with much frequency? Its, "No worries". At least in these parts. Where do things like this start from? Ive always been curious.

Australia a few hundred years ago.

Wigins, I have both a degree in physiology and one in chemistry and work in research. You regularly make it clear on here you do not know what you're talking about, so much so in fact it is difficult for me to tell whether your posts are genuine or troll efforts.

Because Americans are sheep, blindly being herded, opinions shaped, drugged with caffeine, alcohol, and fat. They are uneducated, clueless, happy, and actually believe they have free will; exactly the way their owners want them to be.

Lame attempt to cover up the fact you don't know what you're talking about. I'm an analytical chemist and I'm telling you that NO ONE who knows anything about chemistry would use the term "High pH" when the pH is below 7. Keep going, Wigins. You're making yourself look like more of a cvnt with every post and it's an amusing diversion for me.

I know its a standard Aussie phrase. I was just curious why all of a sudden people are using that in the US. Like everyone!

I walk with my coffee because it's messy to run with it.

Tommy2Nuttz wrote:

I know its a standard Aussie phrase. I was just curious why all of a sudden people are using that in the US. Like everyone!

Steve Irwin.

It's also used in the UK.

I am an American who likes to drink coffee. I enjoy coffee while I am doing other things, so I prefer to have a cup with me at my desk, etc.

I enjoy the taste. It isn't really the caffeine that has me drinking it, although that is a plus. Sometimes I will drink decaf.

Anyway, I am a huge fan of taking time to relax. For me, that usually doesn't involve coffee, though. I run at lunch and often relax at a bar/cafe with a beer.

I lived in Florence, Italy for a year and got into the habit of drinking espresso instead of cafe americano. We would walk up, take the shot and go on with our day. Most people followed the shot with a cigarette but I don't smoke. I don't know, I just prefer to enjoy my coffee for a longer period of time.

I prefer Starbucks because it is consistent. It's not the best coffee, but it is much better than the alternatives out there.

ukathleticscoach wrote:

BS you just don't want to be late for work. You will drink the coffee at your desk watching the internet like everyone else

I don't get all the fuss over starbucks and all that crap an instant coffee tastes as good as that anyway

That's it. You have lost the last shred of credibility you had left.

RacistX wrote:

ukathleticscoach wrote:

BS you just don't want to be late for work. You will drink the coffee at your desk watching the internet like everyone else

I don't get all the fuss over starbucks and all that crap an instant coffee tastes as good as that anyway

That's it. You have lost the last shred of credibility you had left.

I'm guessing coach is over 50 years-old.

It takes a while to finish a cafe Americano.

Cafe Ole wrote:

Because I have things to do and would rather spend my free time doing something other than what many people consider one of the true pleasures of life.