The local coffee shop barista changed my whole morning routine

Went to Bean & Leaf downtown like I do every Wednesday, and the usual guy wasn't there. New girl handed me my black coffee with a smile and said "you know, you seem like someone who'd enjoy a splash of oat milk." I told her no thanks three times but she insisted on pouring a tiny bit in a sample cup. Tried it and hated it at first, but now I'm buying oat milk by the carton and my stomach doesn't hurt after my second cup. Has anyone else had a stranger force a small change on you that actually stuck?

3 comments

3 Comments

sage_moore3724d ago

Did you see that article about how your gut bacteria can actually shift your taste preferences over time? Something about the microbiome adapting to new inputs and sending different signals to your brain. Seems like that sip of oat milk tricked your whole system into wanting more of it.

pat78124d ago

Wait, hold on. Are you telling me those little bugs in my gut are actually making decisions for me? That is wild. So my whole "I've always hated broccoli" thing might just be my bacteria throwing a tantrum?

kaigibson24d ago

Saw a video on this where a guy trained himself to like black coffee by mixing in a little hot cocoa powder every day until his taste buds gave up. Makes me wonder how many food dislikes are really just stubborn habits instead of actual preferences. Maybe I should let a stranger talk me into trying mushrooms again.