The ‘thesis statement’ at the top (It’s contradictory to sit alone in a café. It’s against the reason cafés exist.) is entirely incorrect - and it’s odd that the author thought like that. But I don’t think they deserve to be denigrated.

The post is eloquently written, and if it inspires people to take a little time for themselves the world will be a little of a better place because of it. And posting it makes the author a little vulnerable; I’d much rather people write posts like this than self-censor because they’d be exposed to ridicule.

I agree. This was evidently a new experience for this person, and maybe the reason is that they’re… a new adult? Anyway, even old people have new experiences all the time. At least this person is putting themselves out there and doing something active. Good for them.

Except the dog thing. PLEASE do not bring your dog into a cafe. Somehow people like me are in the minority though so I will stop here.