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The bargain used to be, I overpay for coffee because I’m renting the seat.

Without a seat, why am I paying?

Is not it still trendy to run around with a throwaway cup? Basically you are nothing if you cannot afford overpriced coffee.

A bit like an iPhone.

Maybe my country side, non city lifestyle is talking here. I drink coffee at home and at work. Not in between.

That is the point. I'm paying to sit at a place that's not work or home (or a bar.)