Sunday 2 October 2016

observation task: Cafe

Starbucks, autumn

The walls are painted with dull green and orange tones with hints of brown, which really fits with the time of year. The cafe is dimly lit with warm, orange lights that gives the cafe a sense of security and homeliness.
Small square canvases are hung up on the wall. They all depict child like drawings and paintings, which adds further to the homely atmosphere. There are also artistic pictures coffee grinders and advertisements for sandwiches and coffee, which not so subtly reminds us that this is still a business.
A low humming sound from the heater blends in with the music playing through the speakers in the background.
At the far left corner a student sits, talking to her friend on the phone while studying. She occasionally sips her coffee while she jots down notes.
A businessman sits alone at a small table during his lunch break, scribbling away at a crossword puzzle. He seems so immersed in his puzzle that he has forgotten about his coffee, which sits at the opposite side of the small, round table.
A woman sits, typing away at her laptop. The man next to her reads his book while tuning everything out with his headphones.
In the other corner a group of older women chat to each other about their lives. One of the women plays on her phone while contributing to the conversation every now and again.




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