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> I see a lot of people do drive through. There are no friends involved and they probably can't even enjoy their drink while stuck in traffic. My model doesn't
by kristianc 9y ago
> I see a lot of people do drive through. There are no friends involved and they probably can't even enjoy their drink while stuck in traffic.
My model doesn't require me prove that every single person makes a perfectly rational economic decision when buying a Starbucks - merely that people derive more than the value of the beans and the water from consuming a Starbucks.
- maxxxxx 9y agoIt's fine. People just should be aware that they are spending a substantial amount of money on it. A while ago we looked at my girlfriend's Starbucks receipts and they added up to $1300 a year. That's a nice vacation or a new camera or something else she thinks she can't afford.
- scarface74 9y agoBut that cup of coffee may bring her a little joy every morning. That vacation is maybe a weeks worth of pleasure? I'm not saying either is right, but it is about priorities. Because of...reasons...I am having to choose between enjoying time with my wife now and saving more for retirement and retiring a little bit earlier. We have only being married 5 years and now have the flexibility to enjoy our selves more. I'm purposefully making the choice to live for the now. I'm turning down side contracts that people keep trying to throw at me because I really enjoy the now. We all make choices.