Is it rude to drink coffee during a video zoom meeting?

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Not rude, but a little uncouth.

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My general rule is if it’s not rude to do it in a regular meeting it’s fine to do in a zoom meeting.

That said, you probably wouldn’t drink coffee at a pitch or a big client presentation.

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Every pitch or large client presentation I’ve ever been in has had a full spread of food and coffee.

You’re clear to drink coffee in a meeting of any sort at any time, is my opinion. So long as you’re not doing something weird, you’re in the clear.

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My coffee cup has had booze in it since quarantine started in March of 2020, no one knows but it’s a terrible habit I’ve picked up, I still drink coffee too though 🤷🏻‍♂️

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I once had someone eat lunch while interviewing me...

It’s not rude, but couldn’t it wait?

I would probably take my coffee into a meeting in an office. So why not on zoom?

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If a coffee is rude, what about cats crawling all over the keyboard with their asshole in the camera?? i can’t handle that and don’t know how to address it as a serious matter

I drank Pedalyte on a call recently (not hungover, just recovering from an illness), which is probably worse. 😬

No.

No.

I routinely slam water from the gallon jug it came from the store in. I give zero fucks and you shouldn’t either. #stayhydratedAndCaffeinated

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Omg I hope not. I do so all the time. 😂

You’re human, first and an employee, second. Take care of yourself and your needs

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