Ordering Bread Instead of Drinks: Cafe Owner Refuses Group of Three for Not Ordering 'Three Drinks'

Many cafes have a policy requiring "one drink per person."

Is this sparking a debate online?

Yes, opinions are divided between customers who feel the policy lacks flexibility and business owners who view it as a fundamental operational rule.

Recently, a post on an online community shared a story about three people who visited a cafe and tried to order two coffees and one piece of bread, but the owner insisted that they must order a drink for each person.

One person offered to order bread instead of a drink, but the request was denied.

In response, the author, identified as 'A', analyzed the owner's position.

They noted that since beverages are the primary source of revenue for cafes, while bread often has lower profit margins, and because cafes are spaces where customers spend time, the owner likely felt compelled to maintain the "one drink per person" policy.

However, the author also suggested that a more flexible approach could have been taken when explaining this to the customer.

Netizens' reactions have been mixed.

Some defended the owner, saying, "If you don't like the shop's rules, you just shouldn't go there." Others countered, arguing, "Bread is quite expensive too, so it's unreasonable to insist only on drinks," and "Unless it's a low-cost coffee shop, they should have the flexibility to make exceptions."

(Source: Online community 'Bobaedream')
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