咖啡馆是我的办公室
The Coffee Shop Is My Office
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Since working remotely, I've loved coffee shop work.
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Cafe work is more exciting than home or office.
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First, cafe atmosphere is very relaxing.
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Warm lights and comfy seats make me at ease.
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There's good coffee and various snacks.
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These boost my productivity.
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Second, others work or study there.
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This friendly atmosphere motivates me to focus.
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I'm not lonely and I'm inspired by others.
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Third, cafes are near where I live.
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I save commute time and sleep longer.
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This makes me feel more fulfilled and relaxed.
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Of course, cafe work has some downsides.
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Sometimes noise is too loud to concentrate.
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Internet is sometimes unstable.
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Video calls are not very convenient here.
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I've found ways to solve these issues.
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I choose quieter cafes.
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I always check wifi quality first.
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For important calls, I work from home.
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Now cafe work is my daily routine.
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I choose cafes based on my work needs.
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Sometimes I need a quiet place to focus.
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Sometimes I want a vibrant place for creativity.
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Cafes showed me a whole new way to work.
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Some colleagues work at home, some at offices.
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But I found cafes suit me best.
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Here I have both flexibility and social environment.
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I'll continue enjoying working from cafes.
Vocabulary
- 远程 yuǎnchéng · remote; remotely
自从开始远程工作后，我就爱上了在咖啡馆工作。 — Since I started working remotely, I've loved working in coffee shops. - 令人 lìngrén · to make (someone feel); causing (a reaction in someone)
在咖啡馆工作比在家更令人兴奋。 — Working in a cafe is more exciting than at home. - 放松 fàngsōng · relaxing; relaxed; to relax
咖啡馆的环境很放松。 — The atmosphere in a cafe is very relaxing. - 舒服 shūfú · comfortable
舒服的座位让我感到舒适。 — Comfortable seats make me feel at ease. - 增强 zēngqiáng · to enhance; to strengthen
这些都能增强我的工作效率。 — These all boost my productivity. - 融洽 róngqià · harmonious; friendly
这种融洽的氛围会激励我。 — This friendly atmosphere motivates me. - 激励 jīlì · to motivate; to inspire
氛围会激励我更加专注。 — The atmosphere motivates me to focus more. - 节省 jiéshěng · to save; to economize
我可以节省通勤时间。 — I can save commute time. - 通勤 tōngqín · commute; to commute
我可以节省通勤时间。 — I can save commute time. - 稳定 wěndìng · stable; steady
网络连接有时不稳定。 — Internet connection is sometimes unstable. - 集中 jízhōng · to concentrate; to focus
噪音太大，很难集中注意力。 — The noise makes it hard to concentrate. - 模式 móshì · mode; pattern; model
咖啡馆的工作模式成了我日常生活的一部分。 — Working at cafes is part of my daily routine.
Grammar notes
- 自从...后，...
This time clause pattern means 'since...then...' or 'ever since...' Use it to show a change or new situation that started at a specific point in time.
自从开始远程工作后，我就爱上了在咖啡馆工作。 — Since I started working remotely, I've loved working in coffee shops.
- 当然，...也有...
This concession pattern means 'of course...also has...' Use it to acknowledge drawbacks or the other side of an argument.
当然，在咖啡馆工作也有一些缺点。 — Of course, working in a cafe has some downsides.
- 对于...，...
This pattern means 'for.../ regarding...' Use it to specify what category or type of situation you're talking about.
对于重要的电话会议，我会在家进行。 — For important video calls, I work from home.
Quick quiz
Why does the author like working in coffee shops?作者为什么喜欢在咖啡馆工作？
What is a disadvantage of working in a cafe?在咖啡馆工作的缺点是什么？
How does the author save time by working at cafes?作者通过在咖啡馆工作怎样节省时间？
What does the author do for important video calls?对于重要的视频电话，作者怎么做？