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PORTLAND, Ore. — A popular inner-Portland coffee shop announced this week that it will no longer serve customers who cannot clearly articulate something they actively hate, citing a “longstanding cultural mismatch” with people who appear content, neutral, or emotionally well-regulated.
The policy, posted on a reclaimed barn-wood sign near the register, reads simply: “No hate, no latte.”
According to staff, the decision came after months of confusion caused by customers who entered the shop without visible resentment toward at least one institution, social trend, or abstract concept.
“We realized the vibes were off,” said barista Rowan, 26, who asked to be identified only by their first name
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