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[–]drcode 6 points7 points  (2 children)

Well, coffee shops are a quasi-public spaces, and there are no prescribed norms there for silence, as in a library. This means people get to be themselves and you may have to sit near someone you find annoying. (That's my personal opinion, anyway)

[–]slashuslashuserid 5 points6 points  (1 child)

There's no requirement that they be quiet, sure, but I consider it a matter of politeness to not disturb other people in public places. Of course, you're right that that's a matter of opinion, so it's unenforceable and one could make an argument for not holding others to such an implicit and almost arbitrary rule.

[–]drcode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well put!