Have you ever felt uncomfortable when someone treats a café like their private office? Or worried that your work calls might be disrupting the people around you? Remote work has given us incredible flexibility - but it's also created situations we're all still learning to navigate. 

Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. Hosted by Trina Boos, founder of Boost Academy of Excellence, this show delivers actionable tips to build your professional presence and advance your career through real workplace scenarios and human stories. 

In this episode, Trina witnesses an uncomfortable moment unfold in real-time. While reading Emily Post's book on business etiquette, she watched a woman conduct a loud business call in a crowded café - speaking as if the space was her private office. When a polite elderly gentleman asked if she could speak more softly so he could hear his wife, the woman's response shocked everyone: she stood up, still on her call, and yelled at him for interrupting her meeting. The gentleman returned to his table visibly shaken, and the entire café atmosphere shifted. 

Here's the thing: that woman was probably stressed, overwhelmed, or having a difficult day. We've all been there. But this moment revealed something bigger - we're all still figuring out how to work from public spaces respectfully. The good news? Being a productive remote worker and a considerate café guest aren'tmutually exclusive. Trina shares nine guidelines across three categories that help her navigate café work with confidence: managing noise and space, supporting the business, and respecting fellow café-goers. 

This episode is essential for remote workers who use cafés as workspaces, anyone navigating the etiquette of public working environments, or professionals who want to be more thoughtful about shared spaces. 

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Music by: In the City 

Special thanks to: Shahin Nezhad and Sina Sabouri (advisors)