The expansion of Starbucks out of the US is also a comparatively recent phenomenon. Even in London, the proliferation of cafes wasn't noticeable to me 7 years ago but you can't miss it last year. Maybe there's not a hugely long tradition, but I would say that though I'm not denying the dominant culture is a pub culture, there *is* a coffee culture.
Having spent hours in cafes over one coffee, studying without being glared at from 1998-2000, I'd say not all places insist on you getting out asap either:)
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Having spent hours in cafes over one coffee, studying without being glared at from 1998-2000, I'd say not all places insist on you getting out asap either:)
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