Ahh Starbucks
I’ve concluded that sitting in Starbucks in China is about a million times more relaxing than in America. Why? Because the first thing you have to realize is that in China there is an overwhelming amount of crowds and noise. There’s always a crowd, and with every crowd there’s always noise. Horns honking, people shouting, cell phones ringing, babies crying… it’s chaotic out there. But then you step into a Starbucks and it’s like you were instantly transported to an oasis of quietness and awesomeness. There’s usually only a handful of people in Starbucks at one time. There’s jazz music and there’s free wireless internet. I can people watch, get work done, relax, and sip on my hot caramel macchiato. Thank you Starbucks for giving me an oasis of quietness and joy.
Scott Fillmer said
am October 26 2008 @ 6:36 am
that is funny that whenever I have gone into one here in the states it has been crowded and noisy, but yes, the free wifi is there to, but not being a coffee drinker, so has Panera Bread too
Glad you have a quiet place to relax, and thx for taking a pic while your at it.
mom said
am October 26 2008 @ 7:59 am
Yes, I bet that is heavenly. I’m glad there is a place for you to enjoy moments of quietness. It looks peaceful, too.
bek said
am October 26 2008 @ 11:38 am
free wireless internet would make it nicer than the ones in the states
Nina said
am October 26 2008 @ 11:51 pm
Strange, I “escaped” to a Starbucks today and while I sipped my iced caramel macchiato, I noted no jazz music, one loud toddler, and many chatty baristas. So, I went outside.
Truly, everything is backwards on the other side of the world!
jeh said
am October 28 2008 @ 12:21 pm
on behalf of starbucks, you’re welcome.
QiQi said
am November 4 2008 @ 10:47 pm
You are such a coffee shop addict:)