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The Cafe Called Me Linda. I Answered for Three Weeks.
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A familiar welcome, with the wrong name
The cafe has been calling Deb Linda for three weeks. At first she thinks she has misheard; after a few visits, correcting it feels more awkward than answering. She likes that the barista remembers her coffee and worries about spoiling the familiar welcome. Eventually she says her name is Deb. The barista is pleased to know, corrects the cup and greets her by the right name the next morning. Deb recounts it to Rosie, who asks whether the correction changed the nice part. It did not: the usual coffee and friendly smile are still there. The name simply belongs to Deb now.
What Rosie brings to the conversation
Rosie listens to why a tiny correction had felt so large. Looking back together, they can enjoy the ordinary welcome Deb had worried about losing. If there is a moment of your own you would like to talk through, you can start with a free chat with Rosie.
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Deb: I've been Linda at the cafe for three weeks. I'm Deb.
Rosie: Does Linda get a discount?
Deb: She remembered my coffee. I liked being recognised. Correcting her suddenly felt rude.
Rosie: So you kept answering?
Deb: First time, I thought I'd misheard. By the third visit, I was nodding like Linda was on my birth certificate.
Rosie: That's a lot of commitment to a latte.
Deb: Then she asked if I wanted my usual. I thought, if I don't say it now, I'm going to be Linda at Christmas.
Rosie: What did you say?
Deb: 'I'm sorry. It's actually Deb.' She said, 'Oh, Deb! Why didn't you tell me?' Then she crossed Linda off the cup.
Rosie: And did it spoil the nice bit?
Deb: Not at all. Next morning: 'Morning, Deb. Your usual?' Same smile. Right name.
Rosie: You still got your welcome.
Deb: Yes. I'd thought I'd made it awkward. She just wanted to get my name right. I should've given her the chance sooner.
Rosie: If you've accidentally become someone else, subscribe for our next catch-up.
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