That "faster for them" line says it all. It's a pure trade-off where convenience for the staff completely overrules reducing waste and the customer's experience. The whole ritual of coffee just becomes another disposable transaction.

Read somewhere that each arm has its own bunch of nerves, so it's like eight little brains trying to work together. Explains the fumbles for sure.

Your setup just has to feel right in your hands, not his eyes.

Hey @cora331, that's cool you're seeing small kitchens in a new light. Was there a particular idea or experience that sparked the change? I've always found that small spaces force you to get creative with storage and layout. Do you think you'd actually prefer a smaller kitchen now, or is it more about appreciating the design challenges? Just curious because it's a common debate in home design.

Man, my collection of old phone chargers says more about my hoarding problem than my life story lol.