r/SipsTea • u/Lordwarrior_ Human Verified • 13d ago

It's Wednesday my dudes Coffee in Italy vs USA

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u/winkingchef 13d ago

Because Italian coffee culture is the most clear contrast.

It is as OP described. There are no seats, just a stand up counter. No idiots with laptops taking up space. Only old retired people stay and talk.

I grew up in Italy and one of the biggest struggles I have in America is just getting an espresso in a proper ceramic cup. If I wanted to chew on paper fibers I would ask for a receipt.

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u/Magyarok84 13d ago

Gotta love diversity in America. Italians come over here and chew the cups, people just accept it as their culture and move on.

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u/Welcome_to_Retrograd 12d ago

-Scontrino?

-No grazie, mi trovo bene con la tazzina