The tube strike only slightly altered my journey to work, and my usual zombie routine, only interrupted when I called in to get my Grande Cappucino (using the official language) at the Starbucks near the office and I did a double take when I saw my coffee cup was bright red with snowflake motifs, and the Starbucks staff were donned in bright red aprons also indicating a certain time of year. My quizical look must have said everything as the polish girl handing my coffee to me answered my unanswered question when she announced 'It's Christmas' !!! - I felt saying - ' No it bloody well isn't its only November 3rd.'
Sounding like I've got an early dose of Bah Humbug, but I can understand some retailers needing to sell xmas themed stuff around now (as organised folks are buying in advance of the big day) - but surely not coffee - I felt guilty walking the 200yds down the street to the office holding my festive cappucino in full display and felt like apologising to everyone I passed as by default I had joined the early celebrations. !!
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