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This humorous essay explores the modern dating ritual of going for coffee, contrasting it to the more 'traditional' sex, drugs, and rock n roll of past generations. The author finds irony in the ubiquitous coffee date, highlighting the awkwardness of assuming intimacy when it's simply a casual encounter, as seen in an episode of Seinfeld. The essay further pokes fun at the unrealistic portrayal of coffee shops on television, particularly the ease with which characters find seating and their familiarity with the wait staff. The author longs for a 'Central Perk' or 'Cafe Nervosa' of their own, a place where they're known and comfortable. Comparable works include The essays of David Sedaris, Nora Ephron, or Erma Bombeck.

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