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[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago (3 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

Especially when ghosts can't often leave the physical location of their crossing over. Sounds like Mr. Johnson went for a contemplative walk.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

It’d be a nice cup of tea, obviously.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 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,