[Opic] Cafe/Coffee Shops

Cafe/Coffee Shops

 

#1

Coffeeshops have become common place in most areas.
In downtwon areas with lots of foot traffic, you can easily find dozens of coffeeshops.
Most people who visit coffeeshops have a drink and make a small talk.
Some people hold business related meetings in cafe.
Others bring their books and study.
Most coffee shops have wifi access(or connection).
That's why some people work *on* thier laptops. (전자기기 앞에 on)

 

Expressions
*downtown areas 시내번화가?
Hotels in downtown areas are really expensive.
There were lots of people in downtown areas even late at night.

*dozens 수십여개
I tried on dozens of jackets before I found one i like

*make small talk
I dont have time to make small talk.

#2
My favorite coffee shop is a small mom-and-pop store. (*mom and pop store  동네 상점) 
Thesedays, most coffee shops are nation wide chains, but the shop in our neighborhood has a great vibe. (*vibe 분위기)
I sometime bring a book to read while I drink my coffee.
The coffee there is to die for. 
Sometimes I buy coffee beans there. I bring them home and grind them to brew coffee myself.
The coffee shop also sells a lot of light snacks.
When i feel peckish, I like to have a sandwitche or a bagel. (*peckish 출출한)

 

Expressions

*mom and pop stores 작은 상점
I like mom and pop stores more than large chains

*have a great vibe 분위기가 좋다
The food isn't that great but the restaurant has a great vibe.

*to die for

: excellent or to be strongly wished for
the coffee there is too die for
My mom's handmade dumpling is too die for.

 

 

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