If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks said Monday it was reversing a long-standing policy that invited everyone into its stores.

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something.

Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores. A new code of conduct – which will be posted in all company-owned North American stores – also bans discrimination or harassment, consumption of outside alcohol, smoking, vaping, drug use and panhandling.

Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson said the new rules are designed to help prioritize paying customers. Anderson said most other retailers already have similar rules.

  • ddash@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    8 days ago

    Quick reminder that your local library probably does not follow those rules. Go hang out at your local library instead! Depending on location/country they might have a café too.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      And libraries are not just about books. This is a thread I made about the new library branch my wife oversaw the design of opening:

      https://lemmy.world/post/21386043

      The reason conservatives hate libraries is because everything in them is free. Many (like my wife’s library system) do not even charge late fees anymore.

      Many modern libraries also offer a ton of digital lending including ebooks, audiobooks and even streaming movies and TV.