It’s a battle as old as time itself, throughout centuries, or at least as old as the office coffee machine.  Yes, I’m talking about that daily struggle between coworkers, the caffeine feud, the liquid lifeline that powers the modern day workers, and coffee.  But this article isn’t just about office coffee; it’s about a proposal, idea, and interesting ways to end the ongoing feud over this beloved office staple.  Grab your mugs, folks, because we're diving headfirst into “The Great Coffee Debate”.

Picture this: it’s a Monday morning, and you’ve barely managed to drag yourself out of bed. You only hear your kids screaming in the back seat at 6am.  As you stumble into the office, bleary-eyed and in desperate need of caffeine, you notice a daily sight. Your coworkers are arguing over the coffee machine. Karen wants a double-shot, extra hot, caramel macchiato with a drizzle of caramel sauce, while Jim insists on a plain black brew that is so strong it would keep you up for days.  It’s like a caffeinated civil war, and you are in the crossfire of it and you don’t know what to do.

To address this endless coffee clash, I propose we do a “Coffee Personality Test”.  Similar to the Hogwarts House sorting hat, this test will determine your coffee compatibility with your coworkers. Are you more of a latte or dark roast drinker?  Do you need cold brew even in the dead of winter time, or are you a traditional type of coffee drinker who sticks with hot?  The test results will then dictate the type of coffee you can access at the office.  No more arguing, your coffee personality test has the answers for you!

So, what would the “Coffee Personality Test” look like?  Here’s a sneak peek:

Question 1:  Do you prefer your coffee as dark as a moonless night sky or much creamier so it's more of a dessert?  (A) Moonless (B) Dessert

Question 2:  When your cup of coffee is empty, do you (A) Refill it immediately, or (B) Debate whether it's time to start your day over and go back to bed?

Question 3: If you could visit one place for a coffee vacation would it be (A) A remote Italian coffee shop, or (B) The fanciest coffee shop in town that serves coffee with edible gold flakes?

The results will be clear as day.  Your coffee personality test will dictate your coffee options.  If you’re a “Moonless” type, you're limited to the strong stuff that would make your face squint.  If you choose “Dessert,” expect your coffee to be more dessert or candy then a daily drink.  The “Coffee Personality Test” will bring harmony to the office or even in your own household and put an end to the endless debate over how coffee should be enjoyed.

In conclusion, “The Great Office Coffee Debate” is no laughing matter, except when it is.  By proposing a “Coffee Personality Test,” we’re taking a lighthearted approach to a daily struggle that many of us face in our everyday lives.  Using humor, irony, and reliability, we aim to unite coworkers through their love of coffee, even if they can’t agree on how to make it or how much to make.  So, next time you see Karen arguing over her caramel macchiato with a drizzle of caramel sauce, or Jim defending his strong black brew, just smile to yourself and think of the “Coffee Personality Test” that could save the day and save you from another office civil war.

And remember, in the grand scheme of office disagreements, isn’t a heated coffee debate a rather enjoyable one where everyone in the office is happy?  Goodluck to your future where your coffee is as unique as your personality, and let’s toast to a more caffeinated work space.

Self-Evaluation/ Reflection MW2

While writing my humor essay, there were many complicated things. Throughout high school, I have never written anything on topic to this. There were many difficulties that I faced, one of them being trying to find an article to base mine on. At the start, it would be easy to come up with a humorous essay because I find myself to be a funny person, although it was challenging to find one that spoke to me. Looking through all of the articles, I found one that I could base my ideas on. The only problems I had with this were copying what the author wrote and making it more my style of writing and word choices.

With all of this said, after looking through countless articles, it benefited my writing skills. While having to read so many different pieces to find the one that I liked, I got to read many authors' different styles of writing. Having not ever read humor articles before, I thought that it was interesting to see how many kinds of writing authors could have, and this was just in the section of "humor articles." It was also beneficial because this was a fun project, so I was a little more invested in the style of writing that I chose to make sure that it was the right one for me so I could make it a little funny.

Overall, there wasn't any humor article that made me laugh or I could relate to. Many pieces were a good read, but not one that spoke to me. When thinking of how to write my essay, I thought about something relatable that teens or adults could read about and get the jokes in my article. Basing mine off of coffee would be something that mostly everyone drinks or knows the hype about. I felt that out of all of the humor articles I did read, the one that I mostly based it on was, "I'm Your Three-Year-Old Interior Designer, And This Is Your New Home Makeover" by Joe Petro. While reading this article, it was one of the most outrageous ones, which I tried to base mine on.

It took a lot of work to diverge from the models I read. While writing, I knew that I needed to create a relatable topic to me, and I could also make it relatable to others who read it. I had to research my case to find the perfect one. The main article that I based mine on was super outrageous, and I tried to be on the borderline of that. I didn't want to copy the exact style of writing  Joe Petro used in his article, but I wanted mine to be similar but in my own words.