There is a time limit with working in a cafe (Image: Getty Images) We've all probably outstayed our welcome at a cafe. But now etiquette expert William Hanson shared his advice on the acceptable length of time to spend working from a cafe with your laptop. He suggests there is a limit to how long one can stay before it becomes inappropriate and turns the cafe into an "extension" of the workplace.
In a TikTok video titled "No one likes a hog," Hanson advises that common sense should dictate behaviour. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) He explains those using a cafe as a workspace shouldn't be surprised if others join them at their table, particularly if they're occupying a spot for two. Hanson poses the question: "How long can you stay working on your laptop in a cafe?" @williamhansonetiquette No one likes a hog! #etiquette #cafe #williamhanson The Coffee Song - Frank Sinatra Don't miss..
. Hundreds of thousands of people missing out on £6,000 pension payout He added: "Well there isn't a particular set rule although as a guide I would suggest 45 minutes per one coffee is absolutely the limit, but I suggest you use courtesy and common sense. Remember cafe's are there for socialising, not necessarily as an extension of your workspace.
" While there's no hard and fast rule, he proposes 45 minutes per coffee as a reasonable limit, urging courtesy and common sense. Hanson reminds viewers that cafes are primarily social spaces, not extensions of personal workspaces. He revealed: "If you're on a table for two to yourself, don't be alarmed if another laptop user wants to come and sit opposite you.
That is a prudent use of space and frees up another table for the patrons who, quite frankly, are going to pay more." Don't miss..
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You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy TikTok comments were flooded with confessions from those who flouted the unwritten rule of remote working. One user confessed: "I once stayed working 9 hours in a cafe and purchased 1 coffee.
" Another challenged the notion of time spent per beverage, stating: "45 minutes per coffee? Nah an hour and a half at least!" A third commenter humorously questioned the repercussions for overstaying, saying: "What about 46 minutes? Will they etiquettely throw my coffee on my laptop?" Someone else noted that occupancy should dictate the length of stay and claimed: "I think it also depends on how busy it is. If it's dead quiet then you can stay a little longer (who are you taking space from) but if its busy don't be too long." A few others pointed out minding such manners is a luxury they "can't afford".
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