Bengaluru businesswoman's request for free Wi-Fi in cafes without orders dvides internet. ‘Can’t a girl just work?’
The Cafe Request and Backlash
On X (formerly Twitter), Bhavya's request for café suggestions included specific criteria: «Need suggestions for cafes in HSR Layout which have: 1. Strong Wi-Fi 2. Don’t expect you to order 3. (Optional) — Comfortable seating.» This request quickly caught the attention of users, sparking a flurry of responses and criticism.
After receiving considerable backlash, Bhavya defended her request in a follow-up post: «Folks, why all this rage? Can’t a girl just want to work from an empty café without ordering? I understand if there are people waiting for a table, I will vacate. But if it’s empty—WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?» She further argued that frequent visits to a café could eventually lead to purchases. «Cafes know this and are okay with it. I might not order today or tomorrow, but if I keep coming to the same café every day, I will eventually order. The café WILL recoup its costs. In fact, I might even invite my friends. The group will eventually order.»
Social Media Reactions
Bhavya's posts garnered over 200,000 views and led to a broad spectrum of reactions. While some users questioned the ethics of occupying café space without purchasing anything, others offered support. One user, Komal, commented sarcastically, «Brilliant engagement bait. Amazing 10/10. Genuinely impressed. Very smart.» Another, risky sour, added with a touch of humor, «Would you also like them to massage your head and feet while you’re there?»
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