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Is it rude to walk into a supermarket with a costa/Starbucks drink in your hand?

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cremsg · 18/09/2024 16:32

I should preface this post by saying this is lighted!

I have always been taught growing up that is rude and you can't walk into a supermarket drinking a costa/Starbucks drink. I remember standing outside with my Mum when I was younger rushing to finish my drink to put it in the bin outside the supermarket before going in. Now I am in my 20's and an adult I have still have not walked into a supermarket with a shop bought drink in my hand. Maybe I should try it one day?

Was my Mum correct in what she instilled in me?

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diddl · 18/09/2024 19:06

Those that do it-why?

If we're talking about supermarket food shopping I just want to get in & get it done.

Not be browsing with a coffee!

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Suppose it could be handy if there's a queue!

IPoopRainblows · 18/09/2024 18:44

Mummyexpat · 18/09/2024 17:55

They have cup holders on trolleys in America! Would love the same here… 🛒 🧋

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Tesco have cup holders on their trolleys. Well my local one does anyway.

rosesareredvioletsareblueaimverytiredandsoareyou · 18/09/2024 18:43

Redkitebaby · 18/09/2024 18:11

Tesco have Costa machines as well!
So definitely encouraged.
Only time it’s rude are the people who get a coffee from the machine and drink going around shop. Then don’t pay for it. I see plenty of people doing that.

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Aren't the machines intended for takeaway drinks?

Sortalike · 18/09/2024 18:39

lazyarse123 · 18/09/2024 17:06

I don't get the obsession with taking coffee with you everywhere. I like my coffee in comfort preferably with cake.
Not rude though.

Agreed. Within half a mile of my house there are at least half a dozen coffee shops or machines. A Starbucks drive through is currently being built.

I love a decent cup of coffee, but I would like to drink it slowly and in comfort, not pushing a trolley round Sainsbury's (where they have a Starbucks cafe and machine)

Gogosmarty · 18/09/2024 18:38

I'm not sure the min wage shop staff are going to give a monkey's! Unless you chuck it over them or something...

blackrabbitwhiterabbit · 18/09/2024 18:37

sharpclawedkitten · 18/09/2024 16:40

No. Apparently my grandmother thought it was "common" to eat fish and chips walking along the street.

I don't!

My mother also says this. Or to eat or drink anything in the street.

QuickMember · 18/09/2024 18:35

xsquared · 18/09/2024 18:33

I am specifically referring to why you need to drink hot coffee and walk around shopping at the same time

Even if you simply just wanted to, it's not sensible to walk around with hot drinks especially with lots of people about.

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Exactly. Common sense prevails!

xsquared · 18/09/2024 18:33

DreamW3aver · 18/09/2024 18:28

Take away coffees don't have to be a need, it's perfectly OK to simply want to have one. Do you never eat or drink anything other than when you need to?

Coffee shops would soon go out of business if only people in need could shop there 😁

I agree though, the Tesco I go to doesn't have cup holders on the trollies so practicalities would come into play

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I am specifically referring to why you need to drink hot coffee and walk around shopping at the same time

Even if you simply just wanted to, it's not sensible to walk around with hot drinks especially with lots of people about.

orangesandlemonssaythebellsofstclements · 18/09/2024 18:33

@DreamW3aver see above!!

Icedblondeoatlatte · 18/09/2024 18:32

FWIW I won’t do a food shop without a Starbucks

orangesandlemonssaythebellsofstclements · 18/09/2024 18:32

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DreamW3aver · 18/09/2024 18:31

cremsg · 18/09/2024 16:32

I should preface this post by saying this is lighted!

I have always been taught growing up that is rude and you can't walk into a supermarket drinking a costa/Starbucks drink. I remember standing outside with my Mum when I was younger rushing to finish my drink to put it in the bin outside the supermarket before going in. Now I am in my 20's and an adult I have still have not walked into a supermarket with a shop bought drink in my hand. Maybe I should try it one day?

Was my Mum correct in what she instilled in me?

I'll tell you what's rude, starting a thread asking for opinions then ghosting the replies 😂

Tisfortired · 18/09/2024 18:30

Same OP I had the same drilled into me as a kid - not to walk into shops eating or drinking anything. I also remember having to stand outside shops and quickly finish whatever it is we had.

Not sure why - and as an adult (I’m 33) I do still feel a bit naughty like the security guard will tell me off for coming in with my takeaway coffee cup but it hasn’t happened yet 😂

DreamW3aver · 18/09/2024 18:30

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When does that happen? Never once in my probably million visits to a shop has anyone ever accused me of stealing a carrier bag, do you give off some kind of thief vibe 😁

Clementine22 · 18/09/2024 18:29

I don’t think it’s rude but probably just a bit uneccessary, not sure why anyone would need to stroll around Tesco drinking a Starbucks.

I do think it’s hugely rude when people open and eat food items whilst they’re shopping though, if you haven’t paid for it yet then don’t start munching on it. 😂

DreamW3aver · 18/09/2024 18:28

xsquared · 18/09/2024 18:25

Does anyone need to have a coffee and go shopping at the same time though?

Bottled water and cold drinks, I can just about understand, but I would imagine that having a hot drink in one hand while trying to shop would be a health and safety hazard more than anything else.

Nothing to do with being rude.

Take away coffees don't have to be a need, it's perfectly OK to simply want to have one. Do you never eat or drink anything other than when you need to?

Coffee shops would soon go out of business if only people in need could shop there 😁

I agree though, the Tesco I go to doesn't have cup holders on the trollies so practicalities would come into play

afaloren · 18/09/2024 18:26

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Good point!

I’m sorry to my grandmama but I will use any bag in any shop!

xsquared · 18/09/2024 18:25

Does anyone need to have a coffee and go shopping at the same time though?

Bottled water and cold drinks, I can just about understand, but I would imagine that having a hot drink in one hand while trying to shop would be a health and safety hazard more than anything else.

Nothing to do with being rude.

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Superhansrantowindsor · 18/09/2024 18:21

It’s annoying. When did people get the need to walk around with coffee in their hands? I don’t know why but it annoys me. I think people walking around with coffee look silly. Sit down and drink your coffee.

orangesandlemonssaythebellsofstclements · 18/09/2024 18:20

I don't know about rude but it's not classy or considerate to walk around with food or drinks.

I was always brought up to eat and drink at a table.

afaloren · 18/09/2024 18:20

I don’t think it’s rude but I sort of get where you are coming from. My grandmama would have perished before going to a shop with a bag bearing another shop’s branding!

WhatNext24 · 18/09/2024 18:18

hopefulnothelpful · 18/09/2024 17:03

I wouldn’t bring outside coffees into a coffee shop or restaurant as I think that’s rude. I also wouldn’t bring them into a clothes shop in case of spills, but wouldn’t hesitate to bring one into a supermarket or similar.

This.

Also, I find Tesco's such a headache that I need a coffee to take the edge off.

Georgyporky · 18/09/2024 18:17

I was brought up to not eat or drink in the street as it was "common" - apart from at the seaside !

I associate drinking coffee with sitting down & having a break; never understood why people do it on the move.

Zizanna · 18/09/2024 18:17

I don’t think it’s the done thing and agree lots of shops have signs saying no eating / drinking in shop.

I think it’s really rude to eat on a train though unless long distance. Maybe that’s another thread😆