• magnetosphere@fedia.io
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    14
    arrow-down
    1
    ·
    7 months ago

    Husband Bob was “angry” when he heard what had happened and took Mrs Johnson for a coffee to calm her nerves, she said.

    If I wanted to calm someone’s nerves, the last thing I would do is give them coffee.

    • NoSpiritAnimal@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      6
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      7 months ago

      Many neurodivergent people find caffeine very calming. I have ADHD and coffee is like calm down water for me.

      • magnetosphere@fedia.io
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        7 months ago

        The story doesn’t specify. My nephew experiences the same thing, though. It’s so weird to see a young child drinking coffee,